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Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Nashornpelikan

In searching for prey, the bird simply floats along the water and scoops up fish with its enormous bill. The bill can hold 3 gallons of water, and after the fish is caught, the bill points downward to allow the water to drain. Yellowstone River, Yellowstone NP. USA.

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