Pelican

Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Hawks Nest, NSW

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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One of the largest North American birds, the American White Pelican is majestic in the air. The birds soar with incredible steadiness on broad, white-and-black wings. Their large heads and huge, heavy bills give them a prehistoric look. On the water they dip their pouched bills to scoop up fish, or tip-up like an oversized dabbling duck. Sometimes, groups of pelicans work together to herd fish into the shallows for easy feeding. Look for them on inland lakes in summer and near coastlines in…

Courting Australian Pelican talking to her mate. Taken at Blackwall in front of Pelican Breeding Colony.

I loved the symmetry of these two Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) which were photographed at Los Islottes in the Sea of Cortez.