4378. PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE GREAT WHITE PELICANS AT SINGAPORE ZOO

27 Jun 2025

Great White Pelicans in Singapore Zoo. Groups of pelicans may come together to feed cooperatively, “corralling” fish together to take turns scooping up.

  

 

 

 


Canon R5

tv mode, 105mm, 1 over 2000 sec, f over 4.5, ISO 1000
Above images show that the Great White Pelicans worked as a team to herd the fishes closer
to the waterway bank by swimming in a semi-circular formation.
Then, each bird will scoop up the fishes in its beak. 

 

 

 

TRAVELS SINGAPORE

WILDLIFE SINGAPORE - The Great White Pelicans.

Friday 27 June 2025 around 10am. Many local families and tourists visit the Singapore Zoo 

during weekends and school holidays. Warning signs advise visitors to stay 1 metre away from them. 

The great white pelicans swimming in a semi-circular formation nearer to the bank of the 

waterway. They are working as a team to herd the fishes together so that each

one will be able to catch the fish for a meal. 

 

 

 

 

 

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8 Jan 2026. 3.15pm  Singapore Zoo
Great White Pelican. This make is in breeding season as he has pink facial skin and a yellow breast. The colours are not so prominent yet. 

Canon R5, 75-300mm.
120mm
1 over 1000 sec
f over 5

iso 500

 

 

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Male Great White Pelicans are generally larger than females, with males weighing up to 15 kg and females up to 9 kg. Males also have a longer bill, measuring 35-47 centimeters, compared to the female's 29-40 centimeters. Both sexes exhibit white plumage with black flight feathers, and during breeding season, males develop a pinkish facial patch while females have a yellowish-orange patch. 

Here's a more detailed look at the differences:

• Size:

  Males are significantly larger, with a body length of up to 175 centimeters and a wingspan up to 3 meters, while females are around 148 centimeters long with a similar wingspan, according to the Creatures of the World Wikia. 
• Bill Length:

  Males possess a longer beak, which is a key distinguishing feature, according to the Exotic Heritage Group. 
• Breeding Plumage:

  During the breeding season, males develop a pinkish facial patch, while females have a yellowish-orange patch. 
• Other Characteristics:

  Both males and females have white bodies with black flight feathers, a large throat pouch, and short, pinkish legs with webbed feet. They also share a bare pink/yellow facial patch around their eyes.