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Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Photo by Steve A
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Field Notes

Description:

The Australian Pelican is a medium-sized pelican: 1.6 m long with a wingspan of up to 2.5 m. I weighs up to 13 kg. It is mainly white with black along the primaries of the wings.

Habitat:

Rivers

Reference Links:

Pelecanus conspicillatus Temminck 1824, Australian Pelican

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Ashish
Must be waiting for locating target fish...!!!

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PublishedJune 18, 2011

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