Pelican
Pelecanus
BirdsConservation: Varies by species
Pelicans are large waterbirds with long bills and stretchy throat pouches used to scoop fish. Brown pelicans plunge-dive from the air, while white pelicans herd fish cooperatively while swimming.
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