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- Kingdom: Animalia
- Family: Pelecanidae
- Genus: Pelecanus
- Pelicans found on every continent except Antarctica
- 8 species
- Smallest species: Brown Pelican
- Habitat: temperate, tropical, and near seacoasts
- Short legged with webbed feet
- Clumsy on land but extremely strong swimmers
- Can fly with great strength
- Successful fishers
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A pelican is a very large water bird found on almost all continents and is recognizable by the pouch underneath its beak. The pouch is used to catch fish and is needed in the hot sun to flap for cooling. San Diego Zoo: Birds: Pelican
Some Types of Pelicans
There are a variety of pelicans within the species. The Brown Pelican has extremely good eyesight and can see fish from 70 feet away. They are considered divers. The American White Pelican likes to fish in a group, swimming side by side with others. They wait for the fish to come closer to shore and then scoop them up. The Pink-Backed Pelican has a spotted bill and likes to hide. When it sees prey it quietly sneaks up an lunges, while the Dalmation Pelican acts as a leader who likes others to find the fish. All adult pelicans have healthy appetites and can eat up to four pounds of a fish per day. San Diego Zoo: Birds: Pelican-
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Pelican Books and Related Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Pelican Books and Merchandise
- Barnes & Noble: Pelican Books
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