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When to see Great White Pelican in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Great White Pelican are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Great White Pelican's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Great White Pelican
The great white pelican is a very large waterbird found across parts of Africa and Eurasia, with African populations associated mainly with large freshwater lakes, wetlands and coastal waters. Adults have predominantly white plumage, black flight feathers, a long pinkish bill and an enormous expandable throat pouch. It feeds mainly on fish, which it catches using its bill and throat pouch, and may forage cooperatively in groups. It is highly gregarious and can gather in large numbers on suitable waters.
How to identify the Great White Pelican
Very large white pelican with black flight feathers, a long pinkish bill with a large throat pouch, long legs and a massive wingspan. Adults have a distinctive pinkish or yellowish facial area during breeding.
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