Great
White Pelican
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The great white pelican
is one of the largest flying birds in the world, with a wingspan of nearly
three metres. Although it is rather clumsy on land, it is fast and graceful
in the water or in the air.
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The pelican
has a huge beak with a pouch underneath, which is used to scoop fish out
of the water. The pouch is stretchy and can hold several litres of water,
which is squeezed out, whilst the fish is swallowed whole. |
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The great
white pelican is a superb flier and is able to fly for a whole day and night
without stopping, covering a distance of about 300 miles. |
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