Go Birding
Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus rufescens
The pink-backed pelican ( Pelecanus rufescens ) is a bird of the pelican family.
Go Birding
Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus rufescens
The pink-backed pelican ( Pelecanus rufescens ) is a bird of the pelican family.
Species insights▾
When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings434 records
Curve from 434 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where Pink-backed Pelican is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
434 records, iNaturalist
Places to stay
450+ results in All locations
All booking requests are handled through Spekboom. Send an enquiry through any listing and our team will be in touch.
