Pelican with a Fish
Perry the pelican has been fishing near the beach. A tiny fish has popped into his roomy beak pouch to say hello. Perry looks surprised, but the two soon become friends. Bring their silly seaside meeting to life with your crayons!
Perry’s Funny Fishy Hello
Perry the pelican has a very surprising visitor: a tiny fish right in his big beak pouch! The fish looks small next to Perry’s long bill, which makes this seaside moment extra silly. Perhaps Perry was looking for lunch, then decided to pause for a friendly hello instead. Give the pair colors that make their expressions shine. What do you think the little fish would say to a startled pelican?
Color Perry and His Little Guest
Pelicans can be white, gray, brown, or black and white, so choose the look you like best for Perry’s feathers. His long bill could be yellow, orange, gray, or pink, with a lighter pouch beneath it. Color the tiny fish silver, orange, blue, or bright yellow so it is easy to spot. Use sky blue for the water and add white ripples around the bird’s feet or bill.
Amazing Pelican Facts
Pelicans are large water birds with long bills and stretchy throat pouches. They use those pouches like nets to scoop up fish from the water. After catching fish, a pelican tips its bill to drain out extra water before swallowing. Pelicans have wide, webbed feet that help them paddle. Some kinds of pelicans work together in groups to guide fish into shallow water.
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