Pelicans are a genus of large water birds comprising the family Pelecanidae. They are characterised by a long beak and large throat pouch used in catching prey and draining water from the scooped up contents before swallowing Exif: Sony A57K; DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM; S-1/320@ f/10; ISO 200; Multi-segment Metering; WB Daylight; FL 55mm @ NZP, New Delhi