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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
There are 2 subspecies | There are 2 subspecies | ||
| − | * ''P c conspicillatus'' | + | * ''P. c. conspicillatus'' |
| − | * ''P c novaezealandiae'' | + | * ''P. c. novaezealandiae'' |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 20 April 2009
- Pelecanus conspicillatus
Identification
1.6 to 1.8 m. White with black along the primaries of the wings, very large pale, pinkish bill.
Distribution
Australia, New Guinea, Fiji, and parts of Indonesia.
Taxonomy
There are 2 subspecies
- P. c. conspicillatus
- P. c. novaezealandiae
Habitat
Inland and coastal waters.
Behaviour
They nest communally. The nest is a shallow depression in earth or sand, sometimes with some grass lining. 1-3 chalky white eggs are laid.
The diet includes fish.
