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Cormorant, a seabird that pursues and catches fish under water. When the cormorant catches sight of its prey, it dives swiftly into the water.
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Pelicans are perhaps most famous for their large pouches in their bills that they use to catch fish. Pelicans are found on every continent except Antarctica and live near coasts and large inland lakes.
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AnhingaAnhinga, a genus of long, slim water birds found in wooded areas bordering freshwater rivers, swamps, and lakes in tropical and warm temperate regions. See more »
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BoobyBooby, a tropical seabird related to the gannet. It is about the size of a large gull and has a long, pointed bill, a wedge-shaped tail, and brightly colored legs and feet. See more »
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CormorantCormorant, a seabird that pursues and catches fish under water. When the cormorant catches sight of its prey, it dives swiftly into the water. See more »
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FrigateFrigate Bird, or Man-o'-War Bird, a large, long-winged seabird related to the pelicans. See more »
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GannetGannet, a seabird that breeds along rocky coasts. Gannets are found in many places around the world, some species living in cold regions, others in tropical and subtropical climates. See more »
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PelicanPelican, a water bird that has an expandable pouch attached to the lower portion of its bill. See more »
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The Ultimate Pelican Bill vs. Belly QuizThe pelican is an awkward looking bird with an incredibly long bill and a pouch. Take this quiz to find our more about that curious pouch and how it's used. See more »
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Tropic BirdTropic Bird, a family of graceful oceanic birds found on tropical and subtropical seas around the world. See more »
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