Pelecaniformes

The Pelecaniformes is a (possibly invalid) order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide. As traditionally—but erroneously—defined, they encompass all birds that have feet with all four toes webbed. Hence, they were formerly also known by such names as totipalmates or steganopodes. Most have a bare throat patch (gular patch), and the nostrils have evolved into dysfunctional slits, forcing them to breathe through their mouths. They feed on fish, squid or similar marine life. Nesting is colonial, but individual birds are monogamous. The young are altricial, hatching from the egg helpless and naked in most. They lack a brood patch. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Aves
Incertae sedis Pelican	Australian Pelican	Dalmatian Pelican	Great White Pelican
American White Pelican	Brown Pelican	Copepteryx	Heron
Goliath heron	Black-crowned Night Heron	Grey Heron	Great Egret
Snowy Egret	Shoebill	Hamerkop	Crested Ibis
African Sacred Ibis	American White Ibis	Scarlet Ibis	Black-faced Spoonbill