Pelican XVI

Pelican XVI

Pelican at Melbourne Zoo

There are seven species of pelicans in the world, they are all similar in shape and, with one exception, are white in colour. Males being larger than females. The major feature of pelicans is the elongated bill with its massive throat pouch. The bill is 40 – 50 cm long and is larger in males than females.
The Australian Pelican Pelecanus conspicillatus is endemic to Australia, Papua New Guinea and western Indonesia, with occasional reports in New Zealand and various western Pacific islands. In Australia it is found on freshwater, estuarine and marine wetlands and waterways.
http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/australian_pelican.htm
Nikon D300-Lens Nikkor 80-400mm ED VR
400mm, 1/4000s, f/8.0, ISO:800

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