Pelecanus onocrotalus
Great White Pelican
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About this species
The Great White Pelican is a massive, dazzling white bird that visits India's coastal lagoons and large lakes during winter migration. Chilika Lake in Odisha and Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh receive significant winter influxes. Flocks of hundreds fishing cooperatively in Chilika's shallows are unforgettable. See Great White Pelicans at Chilika Lake and Pulicat. Massive winter flocks — waterbird safari guide and best viewing seasons.
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When and Where to Photograph Great White Pelican
The Great White Pelican is a massive, dazzling white bird that visits India's coastal lagoons and large lakes during winter migration. Chilika Lake in Odisha and Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh receive significant winter influxes. Flocks of hundreds fishing cooperatively in Chilika's shallows are unforgettable. See Great White Pelicans at Chilika Lake and Pulicat. Massive winter flocks — waterbird safari guide and best viewing seasons.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary.