About the Australian Pelican
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. It has been recorded as having the longest bill of any living bird. It mainly eats fish, but will also consume birds and scavenge for scraps if the opportunity arises.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelicans (Pelecanidae) |
| Species | Pelecanus conspicillatus |
| Species Codes | auspel1, AUPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Pelican belong to?
The Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) belongs to the Pelicans family (Pelecanidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Australian Pelican?
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. It has been recorded as...
Where can I report a Australian Pelican sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Pelican on eBird (ebird.org) using species code auspel1, or on iNaturalist.
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