With its large beak and expandable pouch, the pelican is one of the most easily recognizable waterbirds. It is observed near coasts, lakes, and estuaries, where it fishes in groups or alone.
Surprisingly, its gular pouch can hold several liters of water and allows it to capture fish and crustaceans in a single movement. An excellent flier, the pelican is also capable of gliding long distances, taking advantage of warm air currents. Highly sociable, it lives in colonies and often nests in large numbers on islands or isolated shores.
This Papo figurine realistically recreates the pelican: imposing beak, detailed plumage and slender silhouette. An ideal model to enrich a collection of marine animals, invent stories on the water or to raise children's awareness of the diversity and fascinating behaviors of aquatic birds.
