The three shaggy-coiffed birds you see here are Dalmatian pelicans, posing on chilly Lake Kerkini in Greece. These waterfowl are among the largest freshwater bird species in the world, with wingspans stretching as wide as 11 feet. Dalmatian pelicans generally breed during the first four months of the year, building their nests on or near the ground, and sometimes upon vegetation floating in water. While breeding, they form monogamous pairs, though they generally don"t pair up for life.
Giants of the avian world
Today in History
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Burns Night
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Lunar eclipse
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National Audubon Society s Christmas Bird Count
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The glowing waters of the Matsu Islands
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Go with the rainbow flow
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Assembling the Smithsonian
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Nazaré Lighthouse
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International Polar Bear Day
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