Family
Pelecanidae
Habits
When in groups fly in a loose V-formation or in line.
Habitat
Wetlands, water courses; fresh and salt water lakes; rivers; lagoons; and swamps; inland waters and fringing forests; floodplains.
Breeding
Breeding season variable depending on flood conditions, 2 to 4;pure white,Incubation 32-35 days by both sexes in shifts. Young fledge 100 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Fish fresh and saltwater.
Details
| Common Name: |
Australian Pelican |
Scientific Name: |
Pelecanus conspicillatus |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Pelecaniformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
1600-1800 mm |
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