Pelecanidae Collection

Pelecanus erythrorynchos, American white pelican
Plate 311 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) portrait, close-up of eyes, Lake Kerkini, Greece. February

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) close up whilst resting, Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

Plumage care
Zina Heg

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) underwater view of group feeding, Lake Kirkini, Greece. Highly commended in the GDT competition 2013

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) in flight, Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) flying over water, Danube Delta, Romania. July

White pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge with an approaching storm in May, Utah, USA, May

Avian feeding frenzy with a flock of White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) swimming along a channel chasing school of fish

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) close up of feathers, Danube Delta, Romania

Split level view of Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) feeding, Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) feeding chicks at nest, Puerto Ayora / Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) flying above the waves. Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) group of five resting on the lake, with mountain shrouded in mist in the background. Lake Kerkini, Greece. February. Vulnerable species

Brown Pelican flying, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA

Pelicans, Namibia, Africa

Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) flying with Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands beyond. Rasa Island Special Biosphere Reserve, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. April

Three Brown noddies / Common noddies (Anous stolidus) trying to steal a fish from a Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Pacific Ocean

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) fighting for fish. Lake Kerkini, Greece. February. Vulnerable species

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White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia. Date: 22/01/2010

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White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia. Date: 22/01/2010

Page 22. The Pelican of the Wilderness;the Tern or Sea Swallow, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669995 Page 22. The Pelican of the Wilderness; the Tern or Sea Swallow, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) resting on rocks, Cabo Pulmo National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. November

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) pair in breeding plumage, collecting nesting material, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelicanus crispus) flock on water, Lake Kerkini, Greece

Dalmatian pelican (Pelicanus crispus) close up of beak tip reflected in water of Lake Kerkini, Greece

Dalmatian pelican (Pelicanus crispus) close up of head, in breeding plumage, Lake Kerkini, Greece

A pelican, standing on a tree stump, preening its neck at London Zoo in September 1925
3116192 A pelican, standing on a tree stump, preening its neck at London Zoo in September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Pelicans being fed fish by their Keeper at the poolside, London Zoo
2634925 Pelicans being fed fish by their Keeper at the poolside, London Zoo, December 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A pelican preening its wing at London Zoo, June 1922 (b / w photo)
1275267 A pelican preening its wing at London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

A pelican standing on a tree stump at London Zoo in September 1925 (b / w photo)
3116194 A pelican standing on a tree stump at London Zoo in September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Aerial view of Great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), nesting on islands in lake Elementeita, Soysambu Conservancy, Kenya

Dalmatian pelican (Pelicanus crispus) group squabbling over fish, Lake Kerkini, Greece

Peruvian pelican (Pelecanus thagus), in full breeding colours, Algarrobo Islet, Valparaiso, Chile

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) squabbling over fish, Lake Kerkini, Greece. March

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) portrait, Lake Kerkini, Greece, February

RF - Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) Lake Kerkini, Greece, March. This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Aerial view of Galapagos sea lion group (Zalophus wollebaeki) swimming with Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) followng them to hunt and scavenge

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) landing reflected in tide pool, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Brown pelicans (Pelicanus occidentalis) flock in flight over sea, Galapagos

Brown noddy (Anous stolidus) two mobbing Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Belize, Ambergris Caye. Adult Brown Pelican floats on the Caribbean Sea

Belize, Ambergris Caye. Adult Brown Pelican flies over the Caribbean Sea

Belize, Ambergris Caye. Brown Pelican perched on top of a light pole

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) sitting on its nest on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Archipelago, Ecuador

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) squabbling over fish, Lake Kerkini, Greece, February

RF- Eastern white pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) taking off from water, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania. May

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The Pelecanidae family encompasses a diverse range of majestic birds, each with its own unique characteristics and habitats. Take the American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorynchos), for example, known for its striking appearance and graceful presence. With their large wingspan and bright plumage, they captivate observers as they soar through the sky. On the other hand, we have the Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), which showcases its beauty up close while resting in Punta Suarez on Espanola Island. Its intricate features are highlighted in this intimate portrait, allowing us to appreciate every detail. Moving across continents to Lake Kerkini in Greece, we encounter the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus). A close-up of its eyes reveals a captivating gaze that reflects both strength and vulnerability. These magnificent creatures truly leave an impression. Meanwhile, the great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) commands attention with its grandeur. Whether flying over water in Romania's Danube Delta or coexisting harmoniously with other species like brown pelicans near Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands in Mexico's Rasa Island Special Biosphere Reserve - these birds demonstrate their adaptability and resilience. Underwater at Lake Kirkini once again lies another spectacle: Dalmatian pelicans engaging in group feeding. Witnessing them glide effortlessly beneath the surface is nothing short of mesmerizing; it reminds us of nature's wonders hidden beneath our sight. Back above ground, a brown pelican takes flight over Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island - an awe-inspiring sight that symbolizes freedom and exploration. Similarly, a great white pelican soars gracefully over Romania's Danube Delta waterscape - reminding us of how vast our world truly is. At Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge or amidst an avian feeding frenzy elsewhere, white pelicans congregate, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.