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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Farmers Day
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Summer Olympics begin in Paris
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The Monastery of Roussanou, Greece
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Whatever floats your boat
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Pearl Harbor Day
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The Girl Scouts celebrate 110 years
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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Siblings Day
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A glimpse of the Blue Forest
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Jackie Robinson Day
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National Bird Day
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National Mushroom Month
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Talampaya National Park, Argentina
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Quilts as high art
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A field of English lavender
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Seville celebrates first world tour
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An uncommonly cool critter
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European river otter, Netherlands
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Children at play for International Day of Friendship
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National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC
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National Lighthouse Day
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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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World Otter Day
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Southern lights for Antarctica Day
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