Nature

Season 29, Episode 11

Episode Title: Outback Pelicans

Air Date: 2011-03-27

Overview:

The Australian pelican is built for long-distance travel. With a light skeleton and a wingspan of over eight feet, it can be airborne all day and deep into the night. But what exactly triggers their journey? How do they find their way? NATURE looks for answers to questions researchers are only now beginning to unravel.