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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Wild Bird Wednesday: Australian Pelican

The Australian Pelican is found throughout Australia, Papua New Guinea and western Indonesia, with occasional reports in New Zealand and various western Pacific islands.

Males are larger than females. The most characteristic feature of pelicans is the elongated bill with its massive throat pouch. The Australian Pelican's bill is 40 cm - 50 cm long and is larger in males than females. Pelicans have large wings and a wingspan of 2.3 m - 2.5 m





Pelicans are widespread on freshwater, estuarine and marine wetlands and waterways including lakes, swamps, rivers, coastal islands and shores.






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17 comments:

  1. Bob BushellApril 12, 2017 at 6:55 AM

    Oh my, what a beautiful bird, the Pelican is just glorious. Thanks Liz.

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  2. Brian KingApril 12, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    Fantastic photos! Love the yellow eye rings!

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  3. HelenApril 12, 2017 at 7:30 AM

    The pelican is a grand bird and you have shown its regalness, along with its sometime comic awkwardness.

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  4. ValerieApril 12, 2017 at 7:32 AM

    Fabulous captures Liz! I adore these birds that combine clumsiness on land with absolute gracefulness on the wing.

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  5. mickApril 12, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    Great photos of the pelicans.They always seem to give good photo ops.

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  6. DanApril 12, 2017 at 1:59 PM

    Must be a sight to see these birds fly. I can't imagine their wing span! Thank you for bringing your Australian birds to my part of the world. :)

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  7. Pat TillettApril 12, 2017 at 2:13 PM

    I've always really like pelicans. These are great looking ones for sure.
    Really nice photos!

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  8. LOLfromPasaApril 12, 2017 at 7:14 PM

    What a wonderful collection of shots.

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  9. GordonApril 12, 2017 at 9:15 PM

    I just love that Pelecan, and the lamp post shots are great, looks like he's expecting fish to drop out of the sky, LOL.
    All the best Gordon.

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  10. Les Fous du CapApril 12, 2017 at 10:10 PM

    Nous adorons cet oiseau ;-)
    Céline & Philippe

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  11. eileeninmdApril 12, 2017 at 10:23 PM

    Hello, love the pelicans. Awesome series of photos. Have a happy day!

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  12. A Colorful WorldApril 13, 2017 at 12:56 AM

    He's a lovely bird! Looks like a lot of personality too!

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  13. NatureFootstepApril 13, 2017 at 6:55 AM

    I did see the pelicans when I visited Queensland but did not get thus kind of gorgeous images. Too little time I guess :)

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  14. AnuApril 13, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    Interesting post and great photos. Thank you.

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  15. Stewart MApril 16, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    These are great shots of a great bird!

    When you are back in Victoria a trip to Popes Eye in the bay is a great way to photograph gannets.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  16. HundertmorgenwaldApril 22, 2017 at 3:43 AM

    Wow! A beautiful bird!

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  17. JeanneApril 23, 2017 at 8:03 AM

    Love the crop showing that amazing eyeball! Great shots!

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