RHH's photos with the keyword: pelecanus

The White Pelican is one of the largest North American birds with a wingspan of nearly nine feet. This one is a male as evidenced by the growth on its bill, something that the male displays only during breeding season. This one was photographed soaring above our home, the only time I've seen a pelican in our area.

The White Pelican is one of the largest North American birds with a wingspan of nearly nine feet. This one is a male as evidenced by the growth on its bill, something that the male displays only during breeding season. This one was photographed soaring above our home, the only time I've seen a pelican in our area.

The White Pelican is one of the largest North American birds with a wingspan of nearly nine feet. This one is a male as evidenced by the growth on its bill, something that the male displays only during breeding season. This one was photographed soaring above our home, the only time I've seen a pelican in our area.

This is the Australian Pelican photographed along the esplanade in Cairns. Saturday was mostly a travel day. We drove from Port Douglas to Cairns and then flew to Brisbane. We were early to Cairns and our flight was delayed, so we spent some time walking along the esplanade. We've seen so many new birds here in Australia it is a bit overwhelming.

This White Pelican was photographed near Ellensburg, Washington, along the Yakima River. The "horn" on the beak is an indication that this is the breeding season and that this bird is an adult. Seeing a pelican always reminds of the stupid poem that begins: A wonderful bird is the pelican, His bill will hold more than his belican...