C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pelecaniformes Pelecanidae

Pink-backed Pelican

Pelecanus rufescens

CIOC 2709

Pink-backed Pelican

Pelecanus rufescens

Pelecaniformes · Pelecanidae

Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens).

ATK176

DEF227

2636 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 5.42 kg
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 176

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 176).

DEF 227

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 227).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: inland Southeastern Egypt & Western & Southwestern Arabian Pen. & and Africa Southern of the Sahara; formerly also Madagascar and St. Joseph'Southern Atoll (Amirantes group & North-central Seychelles) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Pelecanus rufescens

Which family does it belong to?

Pelicans (Pelecanidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: inland Southeastern Egypt & Western & Southwestern Arabian Pen. & and Africa Southern of the Sahara; formerly also Madagascar and St. Joseph'Southern Atoll (Amirantes group & North-central Seychelles)