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Status and development of the population ofthe globally threatened Dalmatian Pelican, Pelecanus crispus, in Turkey
Published the 09/02/12
Article on the population of Dalmatian Pelicans in Turkey.
Populations have fallen sharply since the 90 mainly due to the destruction of wetlands and direct destruction of pelicans and the rise of water levels. Since 2000, the breeding population has increased by about a hundred couples.
