Herons, Pelicans & Ibises

The Birbs encyclopedia features 120 herons, pelicans & ibises. They range from the lightest in our records, the Zigzag Heron, to the heaviest, the Dalmatian Pelican. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

Notable herons, pelicans & ibises

• Pink-backed Pelican
• Spot-billed Pelican
• Dalmatian Pelican
• Australian Pelican
• American White Pelican
• Brown Pelican
• Peruvian Pelican
• Great White Pelican

Frequently asked

How many herons, pelicans & ibises are there?

The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 120 herons, pelicans & ibises, each with photos, range and conservation status.

What is the largest of the herons, pelicans & ibises?

By body weight, the heaviest of the herons, pelicans & ibises in our records is the Dalmatian Pelican.

Are herons, pelicans & ibises endangered?

At least 22 of the herons, pelicans & ibises we profile are on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable or worse. See each bird’s page for its current status.