They wounds their own chests, allow blood gushed out as food to nourish the young ones + pelican links to early Christians and why it is a national bird of Romania and the state bird of the U.S. state of Louisiana
In times of scarcity, pelicans give birth to their young Wounds their own chests for feeding.
The nutritional value of blood can keep babies alive until more food is available.
Pelicans are known for their large skin pouches that dangle from their bills. Some people think the pouches are used to store food, but it’s not correct.
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In reality, pelicans use the pouches to capture food, like fishing nets. After capturing their prey, pelicans contract those pouches to drain water, then swallow the prey immediately. Besides for fish, pelicans also prey on other birds and amphibians, as long as they fit their throats.
Another interesting thing about pelicans is they predominantly breathe via their mouths, since their nostrils are clogged up by glands that can remove extra salt from the bloodstream.
The bird is popular in many cultures. In ancient Egypt, the pelican was related to resurrection.
Early Christians used the pelican to symbolize Jesus Christ. Today, the great white pelican is the national bird of Romania and the brown pelican is the state bird of the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Fenale Pelicans are mysterious mothers who are the best gift in the world to their children, mother can realize whether one is well by listening to the voice.
