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Asia
Ivory Pelican
Pelecanus philippensiscons
About this species
Bird-watchers in Asia often spot the Ivory Pelican in grassland settings. This Pelecanidae species is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
The Ivory Pelican is part of the order Pelecaniformes and the Pelecanidae family. Its preferred habitat is grassland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Vulnerable, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Asia.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Pelecanidae family and Pelecaniformes order.