Pink-backed Pelican
- Score
- 2.1885376
- Family
- Pelecanidae
- Tail Shape
- rounded
- Wing Shape
- broad
Why it matters
The pink-backed pelican, known scientifically as *Pelecanus rufescens*, is a widespread species across Africa and parts of Arabia, uniquely distinguished by the soft pink hue on its back and wings during the breeding season. These birds are prized by enthusiasts for their social behavior and distinctive silhouette, characterized by broad, stable wings and a short, rounded tail that assist in their graceful, soaring flight.
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