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There are lots of birds that live near the sea. They rely on the sea for food.

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Sea Birds
The Pelican's Mouth used for Catching Fish
Birds Catching Fish
Web Feet for Swimming
Books on Sea Birds
Links to other Pages on Sea Birds

Sea Birds		Top of Page
Many birds live near the sea. They eat fish and other sea animals.

The Pelican		Top of Page
Some fish are well adapted for living near the water and and eating fish. The Pelican's beak is specially designed for catching fish. The Pelican can scoup fish out of the water, catching them in the pouch on its bill just like a big fishing net.

Birds Catching Fish		Top of Page
Other birds catch their food by flying low over the water and with their beaks or claws, grab fish swimming near the surface.

Web Feet		Top of Page
Other birds have different adaptations for water. Some birds have web feet to help them swim.

Books on Sea Birds	Top of Page

Other links on Sea Birds	Top of Page
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service	http://alaska.fws.gov/mbsp/mbm/seabirds/seabirds.htm
Seagull and Pelican	http://www.americazoo.com/kids/seagull.htm
Birds	http://www.sealioncaves.com/whatsee/birds.html
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