The great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) also known as the eastern white pelican, rosy pelican or white pelican is a bird in the pelican family. It breeds from southeastern Europe through Asia and Africa, in swamps and shallow lakes. It is a huge bird — only the Dalmatian pelican is on average, larger among pelicans. It measures 140 to 180 cm (55 to 71 in) … Continue reading Great White Pelican