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Category of conservation concern (IUCN, 2020) – Least Concern<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Population size<\/i><\/b>: 2020: 0 – 9 pairs (2007: 0 \u2013 2 pairs)<\/span><\/p>\n Distribution pattern<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n A rare breeding species with a small population. In different years, several pairs have nested at Srebarna Lake and in the swamp Peschina on the island of Persin (Belene). Colonial species. In 2000, two pairs built their nests in the colony of <\/span>Pelecanus crispus<\/span><\/i> in the Srebarna Lake, one successfully raising offspring. Non-breeding individuals and flocks remain throughout the breeding season in the Burgas wetlands and some other water bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n Population estimation for the period 2013 – 2020:<\/b>\u00a0 <\/b>In 2017, a new pair was found nesting on Persin Island, but she failed to raise offspring.\u00a0 Breeding on the Persin Island is the result of conservation activities – artificial breeding platforms for pelicans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Population size in Special Protection Areas of Natura 2000:<\/b> 0 – 9 pairs (100% of the population). The number of the breeding population in the Srebarna Protected Area is 0 – 5 pairs, and in the Belenski Ostrovi Complex Protected Area \u2013 0 – 4 pairs.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]