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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Asteroid Day
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Spring equinox
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The Feathers at Frenchman Coulee near Vantage, Washington
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To Sua Ocean Trench
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International Tea Day
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World Honey Bee Day
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Infrared Jupiter, erupting Io
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