The Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is the largest member of the pelican family and perhaps the world's largest freshwater bird, although rivaled in weight and length by the largest swans. It is an elegant soaring bird, with a wingspan rivaling that of the great albatross, and flies in flocks with graceful synchrony.

The dalmatian pelican is a huge bird that is the largest of all the pelican species. Considered to be one of the biggest freshwater birds in the world, the Dalmatian pelican boasts a wingspan of over 2 metres and can weigh up to 15 kilograms.

Massive pelican with a disheveled appearance. Dirty white overall with a scruffy, upswept crest and black primaries (prominent only in flight). Adult has a bright orange pouch during the breeding season, yellow in the nonbreeding season.

The Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is the largest member of the pelican family, and perhaps the world's largest freshwater bird, although rivaled in weight and length by the largest swans. They are elegant soaring birds, with wingspans that rival that of the Great albatrosses, and their flocks fly in graceful synchrony.

Mar 4, 2020 · Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.dalpel1.01.

Apr 25, 2017 · The Dalmatian Pelican (scientific name Pelecanus crispus) is an enormous bird native to such Asian countries as China and India, as well as to the southern regions of Europe, especially Greece. It is white in color, with silvery white feathers.

Mar 8, 2024 · Unlike its coastal cousins, the Dalmatian Pelican is more of a freshwater aficionado, favoring the serene lakes, deltas, and wetlands of Europe and Asia. Its lifestyle is a mix of graceful gliding over water surfaces and slightly less …

The Dalmatian Pelican has conspicuous curly nape feathers. During the breeding season, its bill-pouch is reddish. This pelican species breeds on inland lakes and coastal lagoons of Southeast Europe and Western Asia. Its wingspan of approximately 3 m makes it a very impressive bird.

Lifecycle and body size information about Dalmatian Pelican, including statistics on nesting, eggs and lifespan based on BTO ringing and nest recording data.

The Dalmatian Pelican is the rarest of the world's seven pelican species and the second biggest bird species on the planet (1,20 m tall, wings spread up to 3,2 m, weighing 6-10 kg). This waterfowl species has light ash-coloured plumage and a characteristic long bill with an expandable pouch beneath.