American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)
Thousands migrate to Florida from the mountains and plains of the U.S. northwest and they fly non-stop! By spring, like all snowbirds, they head north. White pelicans have a wingspan of 9 feet, making them one of the largest birds in North America. ... Nearly 1,500 birds summon on the lakes of Florida in October.
A group of pelicans has many collective nouns, including a "brief", "pod", "pouch", "scoop", and "squadron" of pelicans.
They do not plunge-dive the way Brown Pelicans do.
The bill can hold 3 gallons of water, and after the fish have been caught the bill is pointed downward allowing the water to drain, and then the bill is raised and the bird swallows.
Read MoreA group of pelicans has many collective nouns, including a "brief", "pod", "pouch", "scoop", and "squadron" of pelicans.
They do not plunge-dive the way Brown Pelicans do.
The bill can hold 3 gallons of water, and after the fish have been caught the bill is pointed downward allowing the water to drain, and then the bill is raised and the bird swallows.
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