Pelican Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Pelicans

Pelicans are large water birds designed with huge bills and throat pouches for catching fish. These impressive birds are found near oceans, lakes, and rivers on every continent except Antarctica. Pelicans have webbed feet for swimming and long wings that help them soar gracefully over the water.

There are 8 species of pelicans and they work together to catch fish. These birds swim in groups and herd fish into shallow water or dive from high in the air to scoop up prey. A pelican's pouch can hold up to 3 gallons of water and fish, which is more than three times what its stomach can hold!