The pelican is a very large bird, which has a bag, below its peak. Records indicate that the pelican has existed for more than 30 million years. Many ancient cultures pelican held in high esteem by how caring for puppies. During the Middle Ages, the pelican is a symbol of resurrection, but the Jewish people thought that the bird brings bad luck. If you find a pelican in the United States, or be a brown or American white pelican. Pelicans can be found in all parties, except Antarctica.

Most of the pelicans are about 4 feet tall with a wingspan of about 9 feet. All pelicans have bills that are as long as their heads. Usually you can find inside, around the coastal waters and lagoons. The pelicans have a couple of ways to feed. One way is to group fishing. This method is primarily used by white pelicans, which will form a line and chase the fish in shallow water, then shovel up. Plunge Diving is mainly used by American brown pelicans, and in this process, the pelicans diving into the water to snatch food. The method Diving pelican bag filled with water, but are able to drain the water without losing its prey.

Some pelicans build nests before they initiate the process reproduction, while others pelicans have been known to lay eggs in soil or on top of vegetation. Females typically lay 1 to 3 eggs. Pelicans actually use their webbed feet to incubate their eggs. The incubation period lasts about a month. Pelicans baby born in the field can usually leave the nest within 35 days, but pelicans born in treetops not leave the nest until they are ready to fly.

Pelicans can eat 4 pounds of fish a day and can have more fish in their bills, which in their wombs. Fish never carry in their bags, but in the throat or esophagus. Most pelicans weigh about 6 to 8 pounds and when they fly, can reach speeds of up to 30 mph. Pelicans are birds live in flocks throughout the year. The life of pelicans, can reach more than 20 years, but most of them do not reach 10 years of age.

Pelicans have survived for millions of years but has not been easy, especially for brown pelicans. In the 19th and early 20th century, hunted for their feathers. The fishermen saw pelicans and competition for fish, so that killed them. But his greatest enemy was DDT. DDT is a pesticide that is discharged into rivers and oceans, which poison the fish. When the pelicans ate fish, were also poisoned. DDT reduced the levels of calcium in the pelicans, which forced them to produce thin-shelled eggs, which were crushed during the incubation period.

Fortunately, pelicans continue, and adding their uniqueness to the environment. It is interesting to see how long some creatures can live without the interference of humans. People have a brain, but how many creatures have almost to extinction before people think that they are not alone on this earth.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Birds [http://birds.free-resource-guide.com].

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