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Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Least Concern
6 photos
· First seen Mar 2026
Habitat
Large expanses of open water, including freshwater, estuarine, and marine wetlands.
Diet
Primarily fish, but also eats crustaceans, tadpoles, and occasionally small birds.
Classification
Pelecaniformes · Pelecanidae
Resources
View on eBird ↗
Listen on Macaulay Library ↗
Fun Facts
Holds the record for the longest bill of any bird, measuring up to 50 cm.
Highly nomadic, capable of flying long distances to find suitable water bodies.
Commonly seen in both inland and coastal waters across Australia and surrounding islands.
Sighting Locations
6 photos at 2 locations
Photos
Head in the Water
400mm · f/6.3 · 1/800s · ISO 2500
10 March 2026
Australian Pelican
600mm · f/6.3 · 1/800s · ISO 3200
10 March 2026
Pelican Fountain
400mm · f/6.3 · 1/800s · ISO 4000
10 March 2026
Australian Pelican
600mm · f/7.1 · 1/800s · ISO 100
7 March 2026
Australian Pelican
400mm · f/6.3 · 1/800s · ISO 4000
10 March 2026
Australian Pelican
600mm · f/7.1 · 1/800s · ISO 100
7 March 2026