Yingying asked in wonder, "What kind of bird is this?"
Liu Xueqing was not quite sure, "Could it be a pelican?"
Given the large pouch-like structure under its bill, it must be a pelican.
Yingying's father said, "I saw on their official account that Waterfowl Lake has opened recently, right? It seems they've brought in quite a few water birds, like swans, mandarin ducks, flamingos, and the like."
"Oh~" Liu Xueqing suddenly felt puzzled again, "Then why is the pelican here? Shouldn't it be at Waterfowl Lake?"
Yingying's father shrugged his shoulders, indicating that he didn't know either!
The zoo had treated the flying feathers of the swans and other birds that were to be released into Waterfowl Lake, clipping one among every one or two feather shafts.
Clipping the tips of their wings restricted their ability to fly, which, although convenient for management, was somewhat barbaric, and visitors didn't feel comfortable seeing it.