The Australian Pelican is a large waterbird with an enormous pale bill and black-and-white plumage, found across Australia including inland lakes, coastal estuaries, and wetlands, as well as parts of New Guinea, Indonesia, and occasionally New Zealand. It feeds mainly on fish, but also consumes crustaceans, amphibians, and small birds, using its expandable bill pouch to scoop prey while swimming or plunging from the air.