The description of this bird always reads “a small pelican”…. 4 1/2 feet (137 cm) is not small! The wings are 8 feet (2.5 m). Again, not all that small.
Landing and taking off are always interesting. rarely is it graceful.
Once in the air they are amazing.
A bit ungainly but a marvellous bird all the same. Very nice!
If there was ever a doubt that birds are related to the old dinosaurs this bird is proof.