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Great white pelican

Pelecanus onocrotalus

Description:

Large white pelican(note size compared to flamingos and water buffalo). They form feeding circles and all dive at once creating a surge that makes it easier to catch the schools of fish

Habitat:

Lakes

Notes:

Single male zebras are often found near herds or flocks of other animals. using the cover of the herd or flock and providing their own sharp eyes for protection

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3 Comments

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago

Really lovely series!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Great series!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Great series of pictures with bonus of other animals on the fringe and I like your information.

KarenSaxton
Spotted by
KarenSaxton

Nairobi, Rift Valley, Kenya

Spotted on Dec 29, 2010
Submitted on Jun 23, 2011

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