Skip to main content

Greater White Pelican

Pelecanus crispus Bruch

Photo by Dhiren
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

27.7075, 85.315

Field Notes

Description:

Length 1.40–1.75 m (4.6–5.7 ft), wingspan 2.45–2.95 m (8.0–9.7 ft), weight 10–11 kg (22–24 lb). Plumage white, with pink facial patch and legs.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (10)
Dhiren
@staccyh, As your wish mam, no comment.. again i am thanking you for liking my snap... :)
staccyh
Well your photos are beautiful, so its my pleasure to tell you that! :)
Dhiren
@staccyh, It's my pleasure to get appreciation word from you... thank you :)
Dhiren
Thanks Arun & Mcaul for liking this.. .
mcaul6515
Awesome! I also have a photo of a Greater White Pelican, but in Africa :) Well done!
Dhiren
Thanks a lot Adarsha, Macaw & Namitha for liking my pic
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 12, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies