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Pelican
Pelican chicks have a high survival rate compared to the other bird species chick.
A long, flattened bill characterizes these huge birds. It is a bright yellow-orange pouch for feeding. Adults can consume up to 2 kg of food each day. In shallow water, they scoop up as much as 20 liters. They live 12-14 years in the wild.
Pelican chicks have a high survival rate compared to the other bird species chick.
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This bird species is considered endangered in some areas. These birds are very social and group their nests together in colonies. They leave before freeze-up in late September and migrate to the coasts of Florida and Mexico for the winter. Pelican chicks have a high survival rate compared to the other bird species chick.
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