Great White Pelican

Pelecanus onocrotalus

The Great White Pelican, scientifically known as Pelecanus onocrotalus, is a large water bird found in parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. This species is known for its distinctive long bill, large throat pouch, and white plumage. Great White Pelicans are highly social birds, often seen in large flocks, and they are skilled fish hunters, using their pouch to scoop up prey. They also feed on crustaceans and small birds. These pelicans prefer to inhabit shallow lakes, marshes, and lagoons, and they are known for their impressive soaring flights. The conservation status of the Great White Pelican is of Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

Habitat: Shallow lakes, marshes, lagoons

Great White Pelican
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Tours where you can spot this bird

16-Day Highlights of Ethiopia Birdwatching Expedition with Awel Sultan
16-Day Highlights of Ethiopia Birdwatching Expedition with Awel Sultan
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Private tour 16 days | 0h

A 16-day Ethiopia birdwatching circuit from Addis Ababa through Alledeghi, Awash, Rift Valley lakes, Bale Mountains, Negele, Yabello, Wondo ...

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Six-Day Djoudj Village Immersion and Birding Stay
Six-Day Djoudj Village Immersion and Birding Stay
Senegal / Saint-Louis Private tour 6 days | 0h

A six-day community stay near Djoudj combining village life with flexible birdwatching, pirogue, walking, carriage and fishing activities....

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Private Djoudj Pirogue Birding and Wildlife Excursion
Private Djoudj Pirogue Birding and Wildlife Excursion
Senegal / Saint-Louis Private tour 1 day | 1.5h

A private 1.5-hour pirogue excursion through Djoudj’s waterways for pelicans, cormorants, African Darter, Osprey, egrets, herons and other...

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Private Djoudj Birding Hike and Cultural Discovery
Private Djoudj Birding Hike and Cultural Discovery
Senegal / Saint-Louis Private tour 0h

A private guided walk around Djoudj combining birdwatching, local wildlife, historic places and the cultures of nearby Wolof, Moorish and Fu...

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Private Senegal Birding Circuit with Mohamedine Seck
Private Senegal Birding Circuit with Mohamedine Seck
Senegal / Dakar Private tour 17 days | 0h

A private, inquiry-based Senegal birding circuit linking Djoudj, Richard Toll, Podor, Kaolack, Toubakouta, Casamance and Niokolo-Koba with M...

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Private Shirvan National Park Birdwatching with Elchin Sultanov
Private Shirvan National Park Birdwatching with Elchin Sultanov
Azerbaijan / Salyan Private tour 1 day | 0h

A private, inquiry-based birding day in Shirvan National Park with Azerbaijani ornithologist and long-time bird guide Elchin Sultanov....

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2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 2 days | 0h

A 2-day West Coast birding itinerary focused on coastal, wetland, fynbos and open-country birding north of Cape Town....

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10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days | 0h

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

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Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Namibia / Walvis Bay Group tour 18 days | 0h

This birdwatching journey through Namibia, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls combines southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes with e...

From 10206.00 USD
14 Day Comprehensive Nature Adventure Birding- Gambia-Senegal
14 Day Comprehensive Nature Adventure Birding- Gambia-Senegal
The Gambia Group tour 14 days | 0h

Experience an unforgettable 14-day birdwatching adventure in The Gambia and Senegal, exploring some of West Africa’s richest and most dive...

From 2000.00 EUR