How do pelicans fish?

When fish congregate in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up. The brown pelican, on the other hand, dives on fish (usually a type of herring called menhaden) from above and snares them in its bill. read more

Unlike Brown Pelicans, which dive from above to capture fish, White Pelicans feed by forming a group. They swim in a line, and—while herding a school of fish—all dip their heads at once. The pelican's broad bill spreads its huge pouch, as the bird pushes through the water. read more

Most pelicans dart their head into the water to grab at the fish. One species, the brown pelican, dives into the water from the air, much like a gannet would. read more

Pelicans live for 15 to 25 years in the wild, although one reached an age of 54 years in captivity. Feeding. The diet of pelicans usually consists of fish, but occasionally amphibians, turtles, crustaceans, insects, birds, and mammals are also eaten. read more