Pelican bird

Australian Pelican have the largest bill in the avian world!

The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is the smallest of the eight species of pelican, although it is a large bird in nearly every other regard. It is 106–137 cm (42–54 in) in length, weighs from 2.75 to 5.5 kg (6-12 lb) and has a wingspan from 1.83 to 2.5 m (6 to 8.2 ft). For many Californians, our magnificent coastline is part of our natural identity, and the Brown Pelican is a treasured part of that image. The Brown Pelican is one of the most distinctive and popular birds that call…

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The Dalmatian Pelican is the largest of the pelican family and is on the red list of Threatened Species. It’s a migratory bird found in lakes, rivers, and deltas from southeastern Europe, to Russia, India, and China. It’s perhaps the world's heaviest flying bird species together with the individuals among male bustards and swans. It also appears to have one of the largest wingspans of any living bird, it reaches up to 290-350cm. You can find this painting in my little art shop, here…

Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Hawks Nest, NSW

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“Charlie” the Pelican on the Oceanside Pier. - Rich Cruse

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