How much water can a Pelican’s Beak Hold

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The beak doens’t actually hold water, but the flexible pouch beneath it.

Pelicans use this pouch to capture both water and prey. Once the pouch is full, the pelican’s drain the pouch of water and consume what remains.

How much water this pouch can hold depends on the type of pelican.

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