#pelican — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 44.7M total posts and 5.8K new posts daily, #pelican is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 41 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #pelican

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#birds44.7M5.8K2.1K10065
#birdphotography19.7M5.3K2.0K10061
#nature844.8M61.9K65210035
#wildlifephotography36.5M8.9K1.7K10065
#wildlife62.3M8.4K1.3K10061

Related Hashtags to #pelican

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#naturephotography261.0M24.1K49810037
#birdsofinstagram22.8M3.6K1.8K10063
#pelicans915.6K452.6K5747
#photography1.1B94.8K54410036
#birdwatching13.8M3.8K1.7K10060

Similar Hashtags to #pelican

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#pelicans915.6K452.6K5747
#neworleanspelicans176.3K144.3K1563
#brownpelican60.4K121.7K1165
#pelicancase86.7K72.0K853
#pelicansofinstagram41.3K62.0K664

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pelican on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #pelican has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #pelican alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #pelican with #naturephotography, #birdsofinstagram, #pelicans for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #pelican on Instagram?

#pelican has 44.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 5.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #pelican receives 2.1K likes and 41 comments.

Is #pelican a good hashtag to use?

#pelican has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 65/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #pelican?

The best hashtags to use with #pelican include: #naturephotography, #birdsofinstagram, #pelicans, #photography, #birdwatching. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-07-23. Learn about our editorial process →

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