Dalmatian pelican
The Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is a large bird. It lives in wet places such as in swamps and shallow lakes. It can be found from southeastern Europe to Pakistan and China.
It is the largest member of the pelican family. The average length is 170–190 cm (67-75 inches) The average weight is 11–15 kg (24-33 lbs). The wings are around 3 m (10 ft) across. It is the world's heaviest flying bird on average. However, sometimes a few birds from another species may also be as large or larger.[1][2]
Dalmatian Pelican Media
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Dalmatian pelican in flight, showing pale underwings with black primaries and characteristic tucked neck.
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The takeoff from water of the Dalmatian Pelican is energetic, requiring strong pushes with both feet and heavy flapping.
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Chicks of the Dalmatian pelican at the Rostov Nature Reserve.
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Present breeding colonies (orange) of the Dalmatian pelican and the geographic position of the subfossil pelican records (blue).
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Dalmatian Pelicans at Nalsarovar Bird sanctuary
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Dalmatian pelican flock in Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece.
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Dalmatian pelicans in flight at Lake Orestiada, Greece.
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Dalmatian Pelican using his pouch to fish.
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Pelecanus crispus MWNH 1925
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Golden jackal (Canis aureus) in Iran.
References
- ↑ del Hoyo et al 1992. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Ostrich to Ducks. Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334108
- ↑ John B. Dunning Jr. (ed) 1992. CRC handbook of avian body masses. CRC Press. ISBN 978-0849342585.