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Pelican by the Water Among Reeds

A pelican stands at the water’s edge between tall reeds, with rippling water and clouds behind it.

A pelican stands at the water’s edge among tall reeds, with bold black outlines and large blank spaces to color.
Pelican by the Water Among Reeds
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What the Pelican by the Water Among Reeds Shows

The central bird is seen in profile on the shore, where clumps of reeds grow on both sides. Its most recognizable feature is the long bill with a large throat pouch beneath it. Long legs support the pelican beside the lake, while gentle waves cross the water and clouds fill part of the sky. No fish or other animals appear in the scene.

Interesting Facts About Pelicans Near Water

Pelicans use their expandable throat pouches as temporary nets when catching fish, rather than as permanent storage bags. After a catch, a bird drains the water from its pouch before swallowing its meal. Reedy shores can provide sheltered areas for many aquatic animals, while open water gives pelicans room to swim, search for food, and take off.

Natural Colors of the Pelican, Water, and Reeds

  • Pelican feathers: usually white, cream, pale gray, or gray-brown, depending on the species
  • Bill and throat pouch: pale yellow, orange, pink, or muted gray, sometimes with brighter breeding colors
  • Legs and webbed feet: gray, brown, pinkish, orange, or nearly black
  • Lake water and clouds: water may appear blue, green, gray, or silver; clouds are white or light gray
  • Reeds: green in active growth, becoming golden tan or brown when dry
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

What is the pouch under a pelican’s bill for?
The flexible pouch helps scoop prey from the water. A pelican tips its head to release excess water before it swallows the fish.
Can pelicans swim as well as fly?
Yes. Their webbed feet propel them across the surface, and their broad wings allow them to fly efficiently and glide on rising air.
Why are pelicans often found beside lakes or coasts?
These habitats provide the aquatic food they depend on. Shores also offer places where the birds can rest, dry their feathers, and gather with other pelicans.
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