Dalmatian Pelican

Pelecanus crispus

Beak

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Feet

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Crest

Has a crest

Winter visitor. Mainly S Pakistan and NW India. in all plumages. has greyish underside to secondaries and inner primaries (becoming darker on outer primaries) lacking strong contrast with pale underwing - coverts, and often with whiter central panel. Forehead feathering broader across upper mandible and orbital skin more restricted than on Great White. Legs and feet always dark grey Tufted crest/hind neck usually apparent even on young birds (as Spot-billedt. Larger than Spot-billed, with cleaner and whiter appearance at all ages; lacks 'spotting' on upper mandible, and bill usually darker than pouch. Adult breeding has orange to red pouch and purple skin around aye, and curly or bushy crest. Adult non-breeding more dirty white; pouch and skin around eye pale yellow to pinkish. Immature dingier than adult non-breeding, with some pale grey-brown on upperwing-coverts and scapulars. Juvenile has pale grey - brown mottling on hind neck and upperparts, including upparwing-coverts. Found singly, in pairs and in flocks, but not in such large congregations as Great White. Fishes individually or cooperatively in a flock like Great White. Globally threatened. Large lakes, rivers and coastal lagoons.