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• The Dalmatian Pelican is one of the heaviest flying birds but that doesn’t stop them from reaching heights of 3 km (1.9 miles)<\/li>\n
• They are the largest pelican species found on the planet<\/li>\n
• This large pelican will typically eat 1.2 kilograms (2.6 pounds) of fish per day<\/li>\n
• The population of Dalmatian Pelicans is estimated to be between 3000 and 4000 wild individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  The Largest Pelican in the World<\/h2>\n

  So just how heavy is the world’s largest pelican? Well, these large birds typically weigh anywhere between 11 and 15 kg (24- 33 lbs), which is pretty heavy for a flying bird. While this weight makes the Dalmatian Pelican a little awkward on land, these birds are exceptional fliers. As mentioned they are able to reach heights of 3000 metres without missing a beat. These birds need to be able to fly well in order to escape pesky poachers. Even though, the Dalmatian Pelican is protected in a good portion of their distribution range, illegal hunting is still impacting their population numbers as is habitat destruction, especially the draining of wetlands.<\/p>\n

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