Question 1: Which pelican species is featured in today’s image?

- Brown pelican
- American white pelican
- Peruvian pelican
Correct Answer: Brown pelican
Fact: The brown pelican is one of three pelican species found in the Americas. It’s also one of only two pelicans that feed by diving into water. The brown pelican makes its home along the Atlantic and the Pacific shores of the Americas. As a piscivore, this coastal bird relies heavily on fish for sustenance. While the species sometimes flies in a V formation, it more commonly travels in straight lines, usually flying low above the water’s surface.
Question 2: Which US state is known as the Pelican State?
- Louisiana
- Florida
- Texas
Correct Answer: Louisiana
Fact: Louisiana proudly recognizes the brown pelican as its official state bird. Its nickname, the Pelican State, stems from the once-plentiful pelican population along the state’s Gulf Coast. In 1902, this marine bird was incorporated into the official Louisiana seal, and a decade later, a pelican with her young was featured on Louisiana’s flag.
Question 3: What is the name of the brown pelican in the movie ‘Finding Nemo’?
- Sheldon
- Nigel
- Gill
Correct Answer: Nigel
Fact: In Disney/Pixar’s ‘Finding Nemo’ (2003), Nigel the brown pelican is the ultimate good guy—friendly, charming, and full of heart. Living in Sydney Harbor, he’s the kind of friend you’d want on your side, stepping up to help Marlin and Dory in their quest to find Marlin’s son, Nemo. Despite his impressive size, Nigel uses his flying skills to be there for his underwater buddies.