The Great White Pelican is the National Bird of Romania.

 

The Great White Pelican is the national bird of Romania.

Pelicans are a genus of large water birds comprising the family Pelecanidae. They are characterized by a long beak and large throat pouch used in catching prey and draining water from the scooped up contents before swallowing.

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