T he Great White pelican that lives in the shallow
swamps in Africa is one of the largest flying birds in
the world. It has the abilities to do long flights (thanks
to their huge wings and having air sacs in their bones, to make
up for their huge size) and also swim. But its most unique
characteristic is the “gular pouch” inside its beak,
which is not just used for catching fish: it can also cool
the bird off when it is swung back and forth.