Explaining Nature on Instagram: "The Dalmatian pelican is the largest member of the pelican family and one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. It has a wingspan of up to 3.5 meters (11 feet) and can weigh more than 15 kilograms (33 pounds). Found across southeastern Europe, Russia, India, and China, it prefers wetlands, lakes, and rivers. Unlike the more familiar white pelican, it has curly silver-gray feathers, a massive orange pouch during breeding season, and a powerful bill used for s

🔥the striking gaze of the Dalmatian Pelican, largest species of pelican in the world | Scene Wire