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Asia
White-crowned Pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
About this species
The White-crowned Pelican is a striking member of the Pelecanidae family found across Asia. It inhabits urban environments and is currently listed as Vulnerable.
The White-crowned Pelican is part of the order Pelecaniformes and the Pelecanidae family. Its preferred habitat is urban, 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.