Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis). This bird inhabits coastal regions in North America and northern South America. It feeds on fish,which it catches by diving on shoals from the air,a technique known as plunge diving. The large pouch of skin under its bill allows it to gulp up a considerable amount of water and fish. It drains the water before swallowing the fish. This pelican can reach a length of around 135 centimetres. Photographed in Florida,USA | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Presti, Manuel |
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