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Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
-38.3741, 145.222
Field Notes
Description:
A large waterbird. Predominantly white with black primary feathers and a large pale pink bill and pouch.
Habitat:
Along coastal waters of Australia, New Guinea, Fiji and Indonesia.
These pelicans were spotted along the southern Mangroves at the Western Port Bay, Victoria.
Notes:
These were feeding off discarded innards of fish caught by a a local fisherman. Seen in the company of silver gulls, pacific gulls and black swan.
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Australian Pelican
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PublishedJuly 9, 2013
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