occurrenceID	taxonID	catalogNumber	collectionCode	institutionCode	typeStatus	verbatimLabel	sex	individualCount	eventDate	recordedBy	recordNumber	decimalLatitude	decimalLongitude	minimumElevationInMeters	maximumElevationInMeters	minimumDepthInMeters	maximumDepthInMeters	country	stateProvince	municipality	locality	references	associatedOccurrences	associatedReferences	associatedSequences	basisOfRecord	eventRemarks	occurrenceRemarks
4048AE4AFF93FFC5F1C7D092BD91FDF7.mc.78891501FF90FFC5F1CAD7B4BEDEFEBB	4048AE4AFF93FFC5F1C7D092BD91FDF7.taxon					After careful perusal of the images and further discussions, it was conclusively determined that the subadult belonged to the Dalmatian Pelican species, as its beak lacked a pinkish hue and did not exhibit any noticeable black spots, effectively ruling out the possibility of it being a Spot-billed Pelican. Moreover, the limited exposure of the facial orbit skin eliminated the potential for it to be a Great White Pelican. Through a careful examination of the subadult plumage characteristics, utilizing the field guide by Grimmett et al. (2016), it was revealed that the plumage was predominantly greyishwhite, with a gradual transition and black flight feathers. Additionally, the subadult displayed a crest on the top of its head. The facial skin surrounding the eye and throat exhibited a pale hue, albeit without the extensive exposure or vibrant colouring seen in certain other pelican species. Consequently, the observations strongly suggested that this subadult bird belonged to the Dalmatian Pelican species. As a result, this bird, being identified as a Dalmatian Pelican, marks a remarkable addition to the avifauna of Punjab. Its presence in the region on May 25 th, 2023, stands as a significant milestone, contributing to our ever-growing knowledge of the diverse avifauna found in the vicinity of the Harike Wildlife Sanctuary		1	2023-05-25										Punjab	Dalmatian Pelican	Grimmett	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/4048AE4AFF93FFC5F1C7D092BD91FDF7#78891501FF90FFC5F1CAD7B4BEDEFEBB				MaterialCitation		
