Pelicans are big birds. They can live for 15 - 25 years. they can hold a lot of food in their beaks. Their skeleton is really light, it weighs less than 10% of their weight.

 

Pelicans can store a lot of food in their bills. They can store up to 14 liters in their bill. They also have a hook in the upper end of their mandible for gripping slippery foods.