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Pelecanus conspicillatus
A large waterbird which has a white head and body as well as a large pinkish bill. Roughly 1.6-1.8 metres long with a wingspan of 2.3-2.5 metres. They eat fish by catching them in their bill.
These pelicans are commonly found in mudflats, freshwater lakes, rivers, beaches and wetlands or anywhere that provides a decent body of water and a meal.
These waterbirds were chilling out at Baroon Pocket Dam watching people paddling by.
Spotted on Jun 24, 2013
Submitted on Dec 8, 2013
1 Comment
nice spot.