Pink Backed Pelican

Pelecanus rufescens

Pelicans like to be around other pelicans and they don't mind being around other birds, either, be they cormorants or flamingos. They nest in large colonies, either near the water or in trees, depending on the species and habitat. During breeding season, both males and females use their pouches to carry nest-building materials: twigs, grass, and feathers. The parents take turns incubating the eggs. The eggs hatch a day apart, and the first chick to hatch often attacks its younger siblings so it gets the most food. The young are not fed from the pouch; instead, the parents will open their mouths wide to allow the young to reach down into the gullet to get the food.

 

Wild Animal Park Escondido Ca.

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