Pelican-out of area

[Philip Veerman <>]

Juvenile Australian Pelicans have the parts of the adults that are black (wings, back & tail), more brown coloured. This bird does not show that, so it does not appear to be in juvenile stage. Brown on the underparts is not a juvenile feature.

 

Philip

 

From: Canberrabirds [ On Behalf Of Marg Peachey via Canberrabirds
Sent: Saturday, 19 August, 2023 10:36 AM
To: Alison
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Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Pelican-out of area

 

I'm wondering if it is juvenile feathering.  The bird looks young.

kind regards,
Marg

Marg Peachey
Phone & Bird Coordinator, ACT Wildlife
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On Fri, 18 Aug 2023 at 20:19, Alison <> wrote:

  Hi all,
Are the feathers of this pelican just stained or is there something
different about it.
Seen on the beach at Cairns several days in a row,
Thanks
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