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Great white pelican

Pelecanus onocrotalus

Great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus)

Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Masai MaraRare
AmboseliRare
Points60 and up

They fish in groups, herding fish in a semicircle.

Tracker tip

🎯 More common on Amboseli's wetlands.

Where to see it

Masai Mara : rare · Amboseli : rare

FAQ

Where can I see a great white pelican on safari?

The great white pelican lives in Masai Mara, Amboseli. It's easiest to spot in Masai Mara and Amboseli (rare).

How do I recognise a great white pelican?

They fish in groups, herding fish in a semicircle. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Pelecanus onocrotalus) offline.

Don't confuse it with