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Australian Pelican

Birds·March 10, 2026

Bird

Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Habitat: Large expanses of open water, including freshwater, estuarine, and marine wetlands.
Diet: Primarily fish, but also eats crustaceans, tadpoles, and occasionally small birds.
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Date Taken: March 10, 2026

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.

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Camera

Body: Sony A7III
Focal Length: 600mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/800s
ISO: 3200
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Location

5495 × 3663