Dalmatian pelican  (Pelecanus crispus)

Facts

Also known as:Pelecanus philippensis crispus
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Pelecaniformes
Family Pelecanidae
Genus Pelecanus (1)
Size Length: 160 – 180 cm (2)

Status

The dalmatian pelican is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List 2007 (1) and is listed on Appendix I of CITES (3). It is also listed on Appendices I and II of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS or Bonn Convention) (4) and on Appendix II of the Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (5). It is listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive (6).