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The Great pelican race on your marks

The Australian Pelican is a large bird 1.5 to 1.8 m long with a wingspan of 2.3 to 2.5 m. Males are slightly larger than females. It is white with black along the primaries of the wings. The pale, pinkish bill is enormous (40-50 cm) - the largest bill of any bird. The large bill pouch is also a distinctive feature - it can hold up to 13 litres of water

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Uploaded on March 15, 2015
Taken on March 12, 2015