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Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Least Concern6 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
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