Pelicans Vs Flamingos

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Have you ever noticed the similarities and differences between American White Pelicans and Flamingos?? I have. Both Animals have many similarities and differences.They have similarities and differences in traits diets and habitats. Both American White Pelicans and Flamingos can lay up to four or five eggs.American white pelicans and Flamingos have similarities and differences in their bodies.They both have beaks and feathers. American white pelicans can fly. Flamingos can not fly but if they go far enough they can swim. While american white pelicans have only one type of feathers. While flamingos have several different types. American white pelicans are carnivores which means they eat meat only. Flamingos are omnivores which means

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