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Three Australian Pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus), a medium-sized pelican species widespread on the inland and coastal waters of Australia and New Guinea, as well as Fiji, parts of Indonesia and rarely New Zealand. The birds are usually 1.6 to 1.8 m (5.3–6 ft) long with a wingspan of 2.3 to 2.5 m (7.6–8.3 ft) and weigh 4 to 13 kg (9–29 lb).Photo credit: Noodle snacks
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