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Pelecanus philippensis

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10th June, 2008

Full Species (monotypic); i.e. no subspecies/races

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Kaziranga East (Agaratoli), Assam, India, 9th Jan, 2008.
Juvenile

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, near Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, 3rd Aug, 2005.
Adult Straggler

Historical
1004 Pelecanus philippensis, Gm

This species was in considerable force at the Logtak lake; there must have been nearly a hundred when I was there, but later in the season, according to the boatmen, they visit the lake in thousands.

I have as yet no knowledge of the occurance of this species in any part of Assam, Sylhet or Cachar, though I dare say it occures in all.

[This species begins arriving in the district about June, and by October large flocks are seen flying about. They leave about January. - J. R. C.] .

Hume, A.O. 1888. Detailed list of Species observed in Manipur, together with notices of all other Species observed in Assam, Sylhet and Cachar. Stray Feathers XI: 1-353.
Cripps, J.R. 1888. Additional notes.

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