IUCN COMMISSION GROUP

IUCN SSC Pelican Specialist Group

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Overview and description

Description:
This Specialist Group (PSG) promotes the conservation of Pelecanidae through sound scientific research. In southeastern Europe the group had an important impact for the conservation of pelicans by ...

This Specialist Group (PSG) promotes the conservation of Pelecanidae through sound scientific research. In southeastern Europe the group had an important impact for the conservation of pelicans by reducing hunting mortality due to electric power lines and by building artificial nest platforms on rafts.

Group leadership

Dr Giorgos CATSADORAKIS

Co-Chair

At a glance

Official name:
IUCN SSC Pelican Specialist Group
Associated Commissions: