A group of pelicans is called a scoop because of their most distinctive feature — the oversized throat pouch. Pelicans feed by dipping or plunging into the water and literally scooping up fish along with a gulp of water, which they then drain before swallowing their catch. The word perfectly mirrors both the action and the shape of their bill. Few birds are more defined by a single feeding motion than a pelican making a scoop. The photo features white pelicans in Florida. The illustration features brown pelicans — the two different species we get in the United States. To get your wildlife inspired T-shirts, visit my store at Species Limited. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/200th of a second.
We see so many here in Florida out on the boat but now I know what to call them
I will tell my friends how I learned this information Sean Crane & remind them off your websight
We see so many here in Florida out on the boat but now I know what to call them
I will tell my friends how I learned this information Sean Crane & remind them off your websight
The white pelicans are so much larger than the brown. They are very impressive birds, and spectacular in flight! Love the sunset setting for this “scoop”!
Thanks Laura. I see the browns a lot more but occasional come across the white pelicans. This was in Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge down on the west coast of Florida.
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We see so many here in Florida out on the boat but now I know what to call them
I will tell my friends how I learned this information Sean Crane & remind them off your websight
We see so many here in Florida out on the boat but now I know what to call them
I will tell my friends how I learned this information Sean Crane & remind them off your websight
Thanks Aunt Sue. Always appreciate the shout out.
The white pelicans are so much larger than the brown. They are very impressive birds, and spectacular in flight! Love the sunset setting for this “scoop”!
Thanks Laura. I see the browns a lot more but occasional come across the white pelicans. This was in Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge down on the west coast of Florida.