Pelecanus conspicillatus

Australian Pelican at Cairns City, QLD

Pelecanus conspicillatus at Cairns City, QLD - 12 Aug 2023
Pelecanus conspicillatus at Cairns City, QLD - 12 Aug 2023
Pelecanus conspicillatus at Cairns City, QLD - 12 Aug 2023
Pelecanus conspicillatus at Cairns City, QLD - 12 Aug 2023
Pelecanus conspicillatus at Cairns City, QLD - 12 Aug 2023
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Pelecanus conspicillatus 4 Oct 2023 CarbonAI
Pelecanus conspicillatus 4 Oct 2023 AlisonMilton

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Photo 1 among many birds gathering in the incoming tide. Photos 4 and 5, one taking a bath. There was one with brown staining on its feathers that was present on all three days I observed them.

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