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Dalmatian Pelican

Pelecanus crispus · Species of bird
Family
Order
Pelecaniformes
Conservation
NT Near Threatened
Codes
dalpel1, DAPE

About the Dalmatian Pelican

The Dalmatian pelican, also known as the curly-headed pelican, is the largest member of the pelican family and among the heaviest flying birds in the world. With a wingspan typically ranging between 2.7 and 3.2 metres, it ranks among the largest soaring birds. These pelicans are known for their graceful flight and often travel in synchronised flocks. With a range spanning across much of Central Eurasia, from the eastern Mediterranean in the west to the Taiwan Strait in the east, and from the Persian Gulf in the south to Siberia in the north, it is a short-to-medium-distance migrant between breeding and overwintering areas.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPelecaniformes
FamilyPelicans (Pelecanidae)
SpeciesPelecanus crispus
Species Codesdalpel1, DAPE
ConservationNT Near Threatened

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Dalmatian Pelican belong to?

The Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) belongs to the Pelicans family (Pelecanidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.

What is the conservation status of the Dalmatian Pelican?

The Dalmatian Pelican is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Dalmatian Pelican?

The Dalmatian pelican, also known as the curly-headed pelican, is the largest member of the pelican family and among the heaviest flying birds in the world. With a wingspan typically ranging between 2.7 and 3.2 metres, it ranks among the largest soaring birds. These pelicans are known for their grac...

Where can I report a Dalmatian Pelican sighting?

You can log sightings of Dalmatian Pelican on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dalpel1, or on iNaturalist.