Great White Pelican

Description:

This huge pelican was just gliding on the water with its feet back and wings loose. It has a pinkish coloring, bare pink face, and no color around the eye. "The Great White Pelican is a huge bird, with only the Dalmatian Pelican averaging larger amongst the pelicans. The wingspan can range from 226 to 360 cm (7.41 to 11.8 ft), with the latter measurement the largest recorded among extant flying animals outside of the great albatrosses. The total length of the Great White Pelican can range from 140 to 180 cm (55 to 71 in), with the enormous bill comprising 28.9 to 47.1 cm (11.4 to 18.5 in) of that length." - Wikipedia

Habitat:

san diego zoo safari park

Notes:

Aka Eastern White Pelican, Rosy Pelican or White Pelican