Pelican Portrait

The spot-billed pelican or grey pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) shot at Vedanthangal. Check out its clear eyes and spots in the bill that has given the bird its name.

 

Also check out the extended frills below its bill, which gives it the extraordinary ability to use it as a fishing net and catch fish. They can hold up to 50 fish at a time before swallowing them up. These pelicans are also able to kill and eat anything that fits within this extensible pouch in their lower bill.

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