Pelicans are large water birds known for their “scooping” mouth pouch used to catch fish in the water. There are currently eight living pelican species present in many regions around the world.

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Pelicans live in warm and tropical areas close to water; you can often see them hanging out together on docks and beaches. They are very social and usually stick together in flocks or colonies. One of ...

The American white pelican is among the heaviest flying birds on earth. Should you see them loitering around large lakes and rivers of the Inland Northwest this summer, you may find it remarkable that ...