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Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Photo by takmeng.wong
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large bird with a long pink beak that can extend as a pouch for catching fish. Black wings, yellow eye ring.

Habitat:

Beaches, rivers

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

Please join my Australian Pelican Mission.. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/14105343
Hi Raavendra! You are very observant! The wings do form a lovely heart shape!!
"Dear Takmeng, you took a very good and lovely shot! Black heart shape is attract beautifully! Thanks a lot for sharing this with us!"

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