An Australian pelican stands on a rocky coastline watching the passing of two fishermen in an aluminium dinghy in Coral Bay in Western Australia.

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The Australian pelican is a large waterbird in the family Pelecanidae, widespread on the inland and coastal waters of Australia and New Guinea, also in Fiji, parts of Indonesia and as a vagrant in New Zealand. It is a predominantly white bird with black wings and a pink bill. During periods of starvation, pelicans have been reported capturing and eating seagulls and ducklings. The gulls are held under water and drowned before being eaten headfirst. Pelicans will also rob other birds of their prey.

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Size: 4256px × 2827px
Location: Coral Bay, Western Australia
Photo credit: © Marco Trovalusci Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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