Enormous bill with characteristic throat pouch.
Not listed
Indigenous: Gawirra, Pilyabaarny, Gorlgorlk, Balubalu, Burunggurg, Gulaanbali, Pelikan, Guliyaali, Gulambirr, Bilyabaarny, Gulayaali, Bulujja, Baalmi, Milinnguwarra, Baya, Mula, Galagalk, Ni-Gorlogorlk, Gorlkkorlk, Maabulhu, Spectacled Pelican
At a glance
FamilyPelicans
SizeGiant
RarityCommon
HabitatUsually found near water, both marine and inland waterways.
Best timeReported across most months in New South Wales, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Khristos Nizamis
Range map
Range map
7788visible hotspots
581773visible records
6states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Becomes tame around boat-ramps and fishing spots. Perches on lamp-posts.
Behavior
Usually found near water, both marine and inland waterways.
Gallery
Regional timing
Western Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Northern Territory
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory