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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Racing toward history
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Brocken spectre in Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria
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Surfer s paradise
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The Bahamas as seen from the ISS
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International Day of Forests
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Eben Ice Caves, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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All is silent for Big Ben’s musical milestone
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Barn owl, England
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The Unfinished Obelisk near Aswan, Egypt
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Tour de France 2024 begins
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Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam
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National Hug Day
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Bobbio, Italy
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It s time for spring
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Mother s Day
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National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC
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The moth wonderful time of the year
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A whale of a picture
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A bridge comes full circle
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A midsummer twilight s dream
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We heart Berlin
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Lupine fields, Snæfellsnes, Iceland
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Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds, England
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Tom Turkey takes Manhattan
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Mardi Gras
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Groundhog Day