Great White Pelican - Facts | 台北市立動物園資訊網

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This species is not under threat, but pelicans elsewhere are, particularly in India and south-eastern Europe, due to habitat destruction, flooding, pollution, disease, and disturbance of breeding sites. Once disturbed, the whole colony will leave, and not return.

According to IUCN Red List the global population is estimated at 265,000-295,000 individuals. According to Wikipedia, Europe now has about 7,345–10,000 breeding pairs, over 4,000 pairs nesting in Russia. At the time of migration, over 75,000 birds have been seen in Israel, and during winter, over 45,000 birds may stay in Pakistan. It is estimated that 75,000 pairs nest in Africa. Overall, currently Great White pelicans are classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.

Due to their diet, this species may affect fish populations ...