Pelican
A large water bird with a long beak and a throat pouch used to catch fish.
What is it?
Pelicans are large water birds in the family Pelecanidae. They have a long beak and a large throat pouch that they use to scoop up fish and drain water before swallowing. They are found on all continents except Antarctica, usually near lakes, rivers, and coastlines. Pelicans are social birds that live in colonies and often hunt cooperatively by driving fish into shallow water.
Why it matters
Pelicans are important for their ecosystems as top predators of fish. They are also cultural symbols in many parts of the world. Studying pelicans helps us understand social behavior and cooperative hunting in birds.
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