Brown pelicans dive from above to catch fish. Others mostly float on the surface and scoop up fish. American white pelicans often work in concert to herd small fish into shallow water for easier ...

Brown pelicans dive for food, while white pelicans prefer to scoop their meals from the water’s surface, according to FWC. They’re also known to steal fish from other water birds, ...

Brown pelicans have excellent eyesight. They circle over the water looking for fish close to the surface. Then they go for it, diving headfirst — often from 50 to 60 feet in the air.

They’re looking for food anywhere they can find it,” said JD Bergeron, ... “A fully adult male brown pelican can dive about six feet, so you can imagine fish 7-8 feet deep.

The brown pelican, whose wingspan measures seven feet, is beloved for its soaring flight and dramatic capture of prey, with a headfirst dive in the water from great heights.

Brown and white pelicans also differ in feeding habits. Brown pelicans dive for food, while white pelicans prefer to scoop their meals from the water’s surface, according to FWC.

The brown pelican, whose wingspan measures 7 feet, is known for its soaring flight and dramatic capture of prey, with a headfirst dive in the water from great heights.

They’re looking for food anywhere they can find it,” said JD Bergeron, ... “A fully adult male brown pelican can dive about six feet, so you can imagine fish 7-8 feet deep.