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
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Let s get lost
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Tough turf
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Antarctica Day
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Merry and bright
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Giving Tuesday
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Travel Sunday: On the Ganges in Varanasi, India
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Giants of the avian world
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Bournemouth beach huts
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World Space Week
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Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
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Everglades National Park, Florida
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Going with the floe
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Happy Fathers Day!
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Sounds of Bach come to Bath
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