Pelicans are a genus of large water birds that makes up the family Pelecanidae. There are eight known different species of pelicans worldwide, with two species seasonally visiting the Nairobi National Park, namely the great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) and the smaller pink-backed pelican (Pelecanus rufescens). I have personally seen both species of pelicans on many occasions in the park. It is easy to identify pelicans because they are one of the only birds with a pouch under their bill. While most pelicans eat fish exclusively, they can be opportunistic feeders, eating lizards, frogs, crabs and lobsters and even other birds on occasion.

Source: The Star October 02, 2020 00:00 UTC