Zoology: Bones

Pelicans are among the largest and heaviest birds in the world. Unlike the smaller brown pelicans who dive from heights to catch their fish, a flock of white pelicans feeds by dipping their pouches in unison into schools of fish while swimming together in formation. Breeding adults develop a horny knob at the end of their long bills. This is believed to act as a target for aggression, sparing their delicate pouches from permanent injury, as the adults fight and compete for territories. 16 ½" L x 2 ½" W x 2 ½" H 42.4L x 6.7W x 6.5H (cm)

1-part skull (jaw glued to cranium).