What is the pelicans genus and species?

The genus and species of the pelican are Pelecanus and there are eight different recognized species. Here is a list of them:

- Pelecanus onocrotalus, Great White Pelican

- Pelecanus rufescens, Pink-backed Pelican

- Pelecanus philippensis, Great Spotted Pelican

- Pelecanus crispus, Dalmatian Pelican

- Pelecanus conspicillatus, Australian Pelican

- Pelecanus occidentalis, Brown Pelican

- Pelecanus thagus, Peruvian Pelican

- Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, American White Pelican