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Great White Pelican

Pelecanus onocrotalus
Pelecanidae Low risk

The great white pelican, also known as the eastern white pelican, rosy pelican or simply white pelican, is a bird in the pelican family. It breeds from southeastern Europe through Asia and Africa, in swamps and shallow lakes.

Summary from Wikipedia

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At a glance

Family
Pelecanidae
Group
Pelicans, Herons, and Allies
Conservation status
Low risk

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