A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool; Known as 'The Floating Feather' A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool; known as 'The Floating Feather'; A pelican and other poultry at a water basin in a garden in a show known as 'The floating feather'. In the foreground the pelican; in the water different kinds of ducks; on the left a cassowary; a flamingo and an African crowned crane bird. In the sky and in the distance various other birds; water-birds: pelican; water-birds: duck; water-birds; water-works in garden; Melchior d'Hondecoeter; c. 1680; canvas; oil paint (paint); painting; h 159 cm x w 144 cm