Spot-Billed Pelican

A Near Threatened Pelican of South and Southeast Asia. Mostly resident, with local movements between feeding and breeding areas.

This species is a large waterbird, typically around 127–140 cm long. Group feeding and splashy behavior make it excellent for action sequences.

Pelicans often work wetland edges, lagoons, and tanks. Their pouch and cooperative behavior make them iconic fishing birds.

A strong storytelling species for ViaLens. Movement, splashing, and take-off shots show the power of a heavy wetland bird.

The Sri Lankan birds are excellent subjects for behavior sequences, especially when feeding or preparing to fly.

This sequence can later be grouped as a dedicated story block, not only as single images.

A strong wetland bird for both portrait and action photography. Large body size and water movement create dramatic frames.

Final Pelican frame in the current sequence. Ideal for a future “behavior and movement” mini-gallery.