Biology:Pelecanus halieus

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Short description: Extinct species of bird

Pelecanus halieus
Temporal range: Late Pliocene
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Pelecanidae
Genus: Pelecanus
Species:
P. halieus
Binomial name
Pelecanus halieus

Pelecanus halieus is a small fossil pelican described by Alexander Wetmore from material found in Late Pliocene deposits at Hagerman, Idaho.[2]

References

  1. Wetmore, A. (1933). "Pliocene bird remains from Idaho". Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections 87 (20): 1–12. 
  2. Miller, Loye (1944). "Some Pliocene birds from Oregon and Idaho". The Condor 46 (1): 25–32. doi:10.2307/1364248. 

Wikidata ☰ Q2644900 entry