Esther's photos with the keyword: Pelecanus

You don't want these birds to drop their load when flying overhead. St. Petersburg Florida AIMG 7857

Brown Pelican St. Petersburg, Florida AIMG 7850

Brown Pelican - Seaquarium - Curaçao. This brown pelican knew that the cooler contained fish, but was stymied by the lid. AIMG 9491

Brown Pelican - Curaçao. When these birds let loose, there is a very wide splatter range. Sadly, I know this from experience. AIMG 9287

Brown Pelican - Curacao AIMG 8949

Australian Pelican - Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Australia The Australian Pelican has a wingspan between 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 feet and weighs between 9 and 29 pounds. It is white with black feathers on its back and wings and it has one of the largest if not the largest beaks of any bird. AIMG_6236

Brown Pelican - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. AIMG_0728

Brown pelicans at Monterey del Mar, Costa Rica. Brown pelicans are known for their spectacular dives into the water to catch fish. ODT: Blue AIMG_0344