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Pelican

HABITAT:

Reed bed of Eastern European lakes.

DESCRIPTION:

A species of large birds that have a long, large, flattened bill. The upper mandible terminated by a strong hook that curves over the tip of the lower one. Beneath the lower mandible there is a great pouch of naked skin. The face and throat are naked and the tail is rounded. Pelicans may weigh up to 15 kg and the wings may span up to 3 m.

THREATS:

Loss of habitat and being shot by fishermen.

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