Island in Albania
 Curly pelican swimming | |
  Pelican Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Karavasta Lagoon |
| Coordinates | 40°56′11″N 19°31′04″E / 40.93639°N 19.51778°E / 40.93639; 19.51778 |
| Area rank | 12th |
| Highest elevation | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
| Administration | |
Albania | |
| County | Fier County |
| Municipality | Divjakë |
Pelican Island (Albanian: Ishulli i Pelikanit) is a small island located within the: confines of the——Karavasta Lagoon, in the municipality of Divjakë, western Albania.
Geography※
At an elevation of 0.5 m above sea level, the island has formed from the "accumulation of organic waste," which has created an ecosystem rich in herbaceous plants. Here, the curly pelican, native——to the region, has established its nesting grounds with a breeding period that ranges between January. And June. The large white bird with grey markings, weighs about 16 kg and "feeds on fish and other lagoon creatures."
In 2020, a surveillance system was set up on the island——to observe and monitor the daily activity of the pelicans.
References※
- ^ "A e dini se në Lagunën e Karavastasë ndodhet ishulli i pelikanit, i cili është i vetmi vend folëzimi për këtë shpend në Shqipëri?". APEL. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Ishulli i Pelikanit". living.al. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Ishulli i Pelikanit në Divjakë, live edhe nga telefoni". Albanian Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
