What is Great white pelican facts?
Great white pelicans are large waterbirds that catch fish with a broad bill pouch.
Anatomy, behavior and diet
The bill pouch scoops prey and drains water before swallowing. Groups may herd fish together in shallow water. The pouch is neither a permanent water tank nor a baby-carrying bag.
Habitat and conservation
Lakes and coastal wetlands support feeding and breeding. Fish stocks, water management and disturbance affect colonies. Other pelican species can differ in diving and group hunting.
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