Birds of North America
Puzzle 66 · Islands and Open Seas · Page 94 in print
Brown Pelican
A male Brown Pelican may defend a nest site for up to 3 weeks before attracting a mate. Later, the parents incubate their eggs with their feet.
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Anchovies
Schooling fish eaten near the surface.
Breakwaters
Sheltered coastal structures where birds may rest.
Chalky Eggs
The white surface appearance of fresh eggs.
Dredge Spoil
Material from dredging can form islands used for nesting.
Endrin
A pesticide that killed pelicans during historical population declines.
Full Moon
Bright nights when birds may feed.
Head Swaying
A male display used to attract a mate.
Jetties
Coastal structures used for rest.
Mullet
Fish included in pelican meals.
Nest Platform
A stick structure built in trees.
Pouch Draining
Water is released before the fish is swallowed.
Prawns
Invertebrates occasionally eaten.
Sailfin Molly
A small fish included in the diet.
Sandbars
Resting places along the coast.
V Formation
One arrangement used when flying to fishing grounds.
Sources
- Brown Pelican: Life HistoryCornell Lab of Ornithology