A rare pink pelican was rescued in Odesa region: what happened to the bird.

Ecologists in the Odesa region discovered a red-listed pink pelican with a broken wing. Specialists rescued the bird, which was found near the village of Burlacha Balka in the Odesa district, and which is included in the Red Book of Ukraine.

Currently, the pink pelican has been transferred to the Odesa zoo for treatment. If it recovers, it is planned to return it to its natural habitat.

Information about pink pelicans

Recently, the nesting range of pink pelicans has significantly decreased, especially in Europe. They are now more widespread in Southeast Europe, Southeast Asia, and Equatorial Africa. These beautiful birds live in both freshwater and brackish waters, exclusively hunting for fish and choosing shallow areas for foraging.