Pelican (Pelecannus conspicillatus): Has been described as an impressive black and white bird with huge bill and bill-pouch. There is no way that you could mistake a Pelican for any other bird. To see a Pelican landing is to be reminded of the old Sunderland Flying Boats landing at Rose Bay in Sydney Harbour (that puts us in our historical context).
Pelicans feed on fish and will often congregate in coastal areas where fish are cleaned. On the Central Coast, of NSW, Pelicans are fed daily and have become a tourist attraction. This is the place to see wall-to-wall Pelicans.
They are found throughout Australia where there is suitable habitat. A huge breeding event is triggered when Lake Eyre fills in Central Australia.
The image is taken from a painting by one of our relatives.

Wildlife