Pelecanidae Collection (page 3)

Pelecanus onocrotalus, Great white pelican
Watercolour by Claude Finch-Davies, 1918 Date: 1918

USA, Wyoming, Lincoln County, an American White Pelican roosts on a rock in the Green River with evening light

White pelicans, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, Viera Wetlands Florida, USA
White pelicans, Pelecanus Erythrorhynchos, Viera Wetlands Florida, USA

White pelicans resting among the bulrush, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, Viera Wetlands Florida
White pelicans resting among the bulrush, Pelecanus Erythrorhynchos, Viera Wetlands Florida, USA

White pelican landing, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, Viera Wetlands Florida, USA
White pelican landing, Pelecanus Erythrorhynchos, Viera Wetlands Florida, USA

Brown Pelicans perched on sign, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Brown Pelicans perched on sign, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Usa

Brown Pelican, Intracoastal waterway, Florida, USA
Brown Pelican, Intracoastal waterway, Florida, Usa

Brown Pelican on rookery, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Brown Pelican on rookery, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Usa

Pelecanus occidentalis, Brown Pelican perched on a green stump, side view

A congregation of White pelicans, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, Viera Wetlands Florida, USA

White pelican cruising past the soft-stem bulrush, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, Viera Wetlands Florida, USA

Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Great White Pelican -Pelecanus onocrotalus-, preening

White Pelicans -Pelecanus onocrotalus-, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

African Buffalo -Syncerus caffer- and White Pelicans -Pelecanus onocrotalus-, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

White Pelican -Pelecanus onocrotalus- in flight, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

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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.