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Pelican simple drawing

Pelican simple drawing
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Pelican (scientific name: Pelecanus): a collective name for 8 species of waterfowl of the genus Pelican. It is about 150 centimeters long and has dense and short feathers all over its body. The feathers are white, pink or light gray brown. Some species of pelicans are larger, with a wingspan of 3 meters, and can fly long distances at speeds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour. The mouth is more than 30 centimeters long, and has a large skin bag formed by connecting the lower mouth shell and the skin; the skin bag can be freely expanded and contracted. There is a yellow oil gland at the base of the tail feathers, which can secrete a large amount of oil. The oil is used to coat the feathers, keeping them smooth and soft, and making it easier to avoid water. Found in warm waters around the world. Large game birds. The beak is long and the throat pouch is well developed, which is suitable for fishing, but not for storage. Mainly inhabits lakes, rivers, coastal and swamp areas. They often live in groups, are good at flying and swimming, and can also walk well on the ground. When flying, the head is retracted, the neck is bent and rests on the back, the feet are extended backward, and the wings are flapped slowly and powerfully. It can also soar and glide back and forth in the air using the rising thermal airflow like an eagle, but it is usually not as capable as an eagle. high. When swimming in the water, the neck often bends into an "S" shape and makes a hoarse cry from time to time. It mainly feeds on fish and plunges directly into the water from high altitudes when looking for food.
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