Which bird is known for its large throat pouch used to scoop up fish and a flexible lower mandible that widens to swallow large prey?
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Pelican
Pelicans have a large throat pouch called a gular pouch used for catching fish and draining water. Their flexible lower jaw allows them to scoop up large volumes of water and prey.
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