Pelicans

No, They nest under shelter on the beach.

white or brown

According to the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ... Brown pelicans are resident to long-distance migrants. The seasonal movements of Brown Pelicans vary all across their range. Many Atlantic populations disperse northward in the summer after breeding and return southward in autumn, probably to follow concentrations of fish. Some Atlantic and Gulf coast populations migrate further south along the coast during the coldest months of the year. On the Pacific coast, pelicans leave the Gulf of California after breeding, cross the Baja peninsula, and migrate as far north as British Columbia, returning south to breeding areas by the next winter.

North American Range

The American White Pelican is a huge white bird with a nine-foot wingspan. American White Pelicans have an enormous orange bills and distensible gular (throat) pouches. Breeding adults have a laterally flattened horn on the upper mandible. During flight, the American White Pelican's long neck is folded back on its body, and its black primaries and outer secondaries contrast prominently with the rest of the wing. back to top [Enlarge] back to top American White Pelicans nest inland on isolated islands in lakes and rivers. They feed in shallow lakes, rivers, and marshes. During the winter, they are usually found in warm, coastal marine habitats such as protected bays and estuaries. back to top American White Pelicans are highly gregarious and breed in large, dense colonies. Flocks may forage cooperatively by circling around fish or by driving fish towards the shore where they are easier to catch. They scoop up prey by dipping their bills in the water. Food is swallowed for transport, not carried in the pouch. During the breeding season, adults often forage at night. Flocks flying in formation are an impressive sight as they circle downward on set wings from great heights. Adults are usually silent. back to top American White Pelicans eat mainly small 'rough' fish with little commercial value. They also take salamanders and crayfish. back to top Courtship and pairing occur soon after American White Pelicans arrive at the colony. Newly formed pairs select nest sites adjacent to other pairs at the same stage of the breeding cycle. Nests are usually located on open, bare soil. Both sexes build the nest, which consists of a shallow depression surrounded by a low rim of gravel, soil, or plant material. Both sexes incubate the two eggs. The altricial young are dependent on parents for food and warmth, and the second-hatched chick usually dies. Older young reach down their parents' throats for regurgitated food. After leaving the nest, the young gather in groups called 'crèches.' Parents continue to feed their young until the chicks leave the colony at 10-11 weeks of age. back to top Most populations of American White Pelicans are migratory; exceptions are birds breeding in Texas and Mexico. Populations breeding west of the Rocky Mountains typically move south to California and the west coast of Mexico. Migrants move north in March and south from early September to late November. Small numbers of non-breeding American White Pelicans remain in eastern Washington throughout the year. back to top The American White Pelican is listed as an endangered species in Washington. Colonies have disappeared from historical breeding areas around Moses Lake. American White Pelicans are extremely sensitive to human disturbance of breeding colonies. Disturbance may cause adults to expose eggs and young to predators and temperature stress or to abandon nests altogether. Habitat destruction has also contributed to population decline. back to top American White Pelicans have a very localized distribution in eastern Washington. They nest on Crescent and Badger Islands in the Columbia River, and at Sprague Lake. Non-breeding birds can be found locally throughout the Columbia Basin. Wintering concentrations occur along the Columbia River from the mouth of the Walla Walla River to Priest Rapids and increasingly farther north. this is from http://www.birdweb.org/birdweb/bird_details.aspx?id=33 and go to it if you what to learn more

They are relatives of theropod dinosaurs, the two-legged carnivores. Theropods include animals such as T. rex and allosaurus, but the ones most closely related to birds were generally smaller, such as the dromaeosaurs (commonly called raptors) and other such as archeopteryx.

1. A brown pelican is a consumer

Pelicans are large birds with enormous, pouched bills. The smallest is the Brown Pelican(P. occidentalis), small individuals of which can be as little as 2.75 kg (6 lb), 106 cm (42 in) long and can have a wingspan of as little as 1.83 m (6 ft). The largest is believed to be the Dalmatian Pelican (P. crispus), at up to 15 kg (33 lb), 183 cm (72 in) long, with a maximum wingspan of nearly 3.5 m (11.5 ft). The Australian Pelican has the longest bill of any bird.

Australia

i don't really know but, Katie is a friend stealer, i think they eat around 56 pelicans a day. Because it has vitimans in them ( that is healthy for fish)

Pelicans can't have babies. The female pelican can lay up to six eggs, but usually she lays two eggs, plus or minus 1.

Pelican eggs hatch into pelican chicks. But statistically, in a safe colony of pelicans, only 95% of the eggs can be expected to produce chicks.

However, for various reasons, pelican chicks also have a high mortality rate. So, generally, beyond the first three weeks, only one chick per pair of adult pelicans usually survives.

Crocodiles eat a variety of food animals - basically anything that strays into their territory is regarded as food - even members of their own species !

Louisiana is called The Pelican State because that is the states bird

The difference is that a female has a white bottom and a male does not.

yes a pelican can be a pet

2 weeks

Pelicans live near coastal and tropical areas.

Same reason racing cyclists stay together: it's more efficient.

there seems to be none but u could go to a zoo and find out! sorry i was no help i did look online and that was no help either! once again sorry!

Apparently it is SHARKS AND CROCODILES!!

They have tiny little ears on the side of their heads :) just like lizards and other birds.

a Male pelican is called a god

a Male pelican

sometimes when thay seee something messin in there torrie

What is the niche of a pelican? What is the niche of a pelican? It is simple, if I think, as well as I can. They fly and they swim in groups, they can. They seem to arrive when I fish, then when I eat again. They drop from the clouds then rise again, Rising, on the thermals and then gone again. The gulls seem to beat them back, when they land again But in the end the pelican does seem to reign again. Then they take the fish head first down their throat again As I sit in my boat and then just fish again. Steven L. Kittleson 6/17/2008

The U.S., Chile, Trinidad.