Australian pelican stand on the edge of waterhole preening its wing feathers at Centenary Lakes in Cairns, Queensland.

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Australian pelican is a species of water birds. They are large in size, having the longest beak among all pelicans. Males are slightly bigger than females. These pelicans have four webbed toes on each foot. The Australian pelican has asmall hook at the tip of its beak, which has jagged edges and helps the bird hold down slippery fish.

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Location: Centenary Lakes, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
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