Pelicans have a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped-up contents before swallowing.
When they yawn, they expose their glottis, inverting the pouch over their neck and chest.
Pelicans cruising together at sunset here on the NSW, Central Coast, Australia 🇦🇺
Happy Tuesday greetings - enjoying the moment & living the day 🤗🌸
(📸C.Dixon)
Pelicans enjoying the Sunrise at ‘The Entrance Channel’ this morning - situated here on the NSW, Central Coast, Australia 🇦🇺
Happy Saturday & weekend greetings to you dear reader - enjoy the moment & live the day. 🤗🦘
(📸J.Picot)
Pelicans basketball is coming to Europe 🌍
New Orleans & San Antonio will play regular-season games in Paris, France, on Jan. 14, 2027, and in Manchester, England, on Jan. 17, 2027, as part of the league’s multiyear slate of regular-season games in Europe! 🇫🇷🏴