Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Least Concern

The Australian Pelican is a large waterbird of Australia, New Guinea, and nearby coastal wetlands. It catches fish with a long bill and expandable throat pouch, often feeding cooperatively on lakes, rivers, lagoons, estuaries, or coastal waters and nesting in colonies on islands, reedbeds, or shores.

Family

Pelecanidae

Group

Pelicans

Range

Australian Pelican Range — Resident or seasonal range in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby coastal wetlands

Population

≈ 300K-500K

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