Britannica Sources used in this answer

pelecaniform - General features

How large can the Dalmatian pelican grow?

Created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

Three eastern white pelicans with black-tipped wings take off from a muddy shoreline, wings outstretched, with blurred green vegetation in the background. — Pelecaniform European white pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in flight.

The Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the largest members of the pelecaniform order, reaching a length of up to 1.8 metres (6 feet).1