Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus

Dalmatian Pelican
Dalmatian Pelican
The Dalmatian Pelican is native to the Balkans, the Caspian/Central Asia and China. It has a top-knot or mop-head, an orange-yellow lower bill pouch and grey feet.
Dalmatian Pelican The Dalmation is the largest, heaviest pelican.
Dalmatian Pelican Dalmatian Pelicans and Cormorants on the shore of the Caspian. An endangered species, a large part of the remaining population lives in Kazakhstan.
Dalmatian Pelican pouch
Dalmatian Pelican bill
Dalmatian Pelican
The flexible pouch is used for catching and swallowing fish.
Dalmatian Pelicans The lower bill is redder when breeding.
Dalmatian Pelican
Dalmatian Pelican The juvenile is spotted.