D is for Dalmatian Pelican

Darin Hartley
2 min readMar 21, 2023

Learn more about these giant pelicans

Dalmatian Pelicans, also known as Pelecanus crispus, are large waterbirds that are native to Europe and Asia. These beautiful birds are the largest pelican species, with a wingspan of up to 3.5 meters and a weight of up to 15 kilograms.

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Dalmatian Pelicans are known for their striking appearance, with their white plumage, pinkish-yellow bills, and…

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Darin Hartley

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