Nature Spiral
Pelican
Posted by Organik Mum (Victoria, Australia) on 15 September 2007 in Animal & Insect.
The Australian Pelican - Pelecanus conspicillatus
Pelican miscellanea:
The birds have 4 webbed toes.
Pelicans are found on all continents except Antarctic.
Groups of pelicans are known as pods, scoops or squadrons.
Pelicans are ancient.
Pelican fossils have been dated at 40 million years.
Pelican chicks communicate with their mothers while still in the egg. They can communicate as to whether they are too hot or cold.
They also listen to their parents from the egg - so when they emerge, they have no trouble identifying their parents.
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