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Pelecanus philippensis
The Spot-billed Pelican is a relatively small pelican but still a large bird. It is 125–152 cm (49–60 in) long and a weight of 4.1–6 kg (9-13.2 lbs). It is mainly white, with a grey crest, hindneck and a brownish tail. The feathers on the hind neck are curly and form a greyish nape crest. The tip of the bill (or nail) is yellow to orange.
The main habitat is in shallow lowland freshwaters.
Spotted on Jul 8, 2011
Submitted on Feb 7, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Karen :)
Beautiful!