Pelicans are one of the world’s comical birds. They feature in various movies, and they are just so lovable. What makes them so unique is their large pouch found under their beak. In a viral video shared, we see how a pelican is a local at a restaurant in Cypress.
Diet
The pelican diet consists of diverse organisms ranging from fish to small mammals and even turtles. They use their bill pouch, also known as a gular, to scoop up their prey. It acts almost like its own built-in fishing net. They only temporarily carry their food here; then they throw their head back and swallow their prey whole.
The Local Pelican
In a video, one lucky tourist witnessed these great birds up close when a pelican entered a restaurant.
The resturaunt owner quickly guided the pelican out, and it was happy to sit outside and prune its feathers.
Conclusion
Although pelicans might be used mostly for comic relief, there is a lot to learn about these beautiful birds. I hope you enjoyed reading about the local pelican and learned something new today.
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