The Brown Pelican

THE PELICAN HAS A MAJESTIC, PREHISTORIC PRESENCE. Their unique appearance is often likened to dinosaurs. This may be because a Pelican’s general look hasn’t changed for approximately 35 million years. Whether cruising just above the water’s surface or doing Olympic-worthy dives into the ocean, Pelicans captivate onlookers. Read on for more fun facts about the Brown Pelican.

Mirador Magazine

Oh, a wondrous bird is the pelican, His bill can hold more than his belican, He can take in his beak, food enough for a week, But I’m damned if I see how the helican. — Dixon Lanier Merritt It All Makes Sense The word “Pelican” comes from the Greek “pelekan,” which means “axe.” This is an apparent reference to the remarkable hatchet-like shape of their beak. A group of Pelicans is known as a squadron, scoop, pod, or pouch. Crash-Test Approved While fishing for a meal, Brown Pelicans will plunge into the sea from 100 feet up in the air. Of the eight Pelican species, this is the only one to make such dramatic dives. Fortunately, their bodies are designed for acrobatics. Air sacs beneath their skin inflate to…

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