Pelecaniformes
Pelicans, Cormorants, Gannets etc
Pelecaniformes is an order that includes 66 species. They are found worldwide in marine and freshwater habitats. Pelecaniformes are brown, white or black with a large gular patch or featherless patch of skin under the lower jaw. Pelecaniformes are the only four-toed bird with webbed feed. Males and females are monogamous during mating season and partner together to raise the chicks.

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Blue Skimmer
(Orthetrum caledonicum)
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(Oxyura australis)
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