Nature is red of tooth and claw, as the old saying goes. But also, it is red of beak, as the skillful predatory instincts of so many bird species prove. When one thinks of ruthless avian hunters, the ...

Pelicans are large water birds known for their “scooping” mouth pouch used to catch fish in the water. There are currently eight living pelican species present in many regions around the world.

A tense and humorous standoff unfolded in Florida when a pelican challenged a fisherman for his catch. The moment was captured on December 22 as neither side backed down easily.