Pink-backed Pelican

Description:

The pink-backed pelican is a member of the pelican family of birds. It is a resident breeder in swamps and shallow lakes of Africa, southern Arabia, southern India and is apparently extinct in Madagascar.

Habitat:

Ranganathittu (Jun 2014) Ranganthittu is on the river Cauvery, about 13 km away from Mysore. The part that visitors are allowed to see is a slow section of the river, with many little islands which form nesting sites for sorts of migratory birds. Low hanging branches, small rocks with crocodiles sunning themselves are easily found, so don't be surprised if you look around to see a crocodile within arm's reach.