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Baiju Raj MV, director conservation projects, Wildlife SOS said, “The kite is under immense stress and pain due to its broken wing. AGRA: Forest officials, patrolling Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary in UP, stumbled upon a pelican in distress on Wednesday evening. The large bird, identified as Great White Pelican, had swallowed a large 1.2 kg fish, only to end up choking on its meal. They are classified as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List.A Black Kite was rescued by the Wildlife SOS team from the staff quarters of the Air Force Station in Agra. The bird has undergone surgery and is currently being provided with post-operative care.According to forest officials, the Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) also known as the Rosy pelican belongs to the family Pelecanidae..