Recently, the account @the_birds_channel shared an intriguing video on TikTok showcasing a moment when a massive pelican attempted to steal prey from a hawk.
The pelican opened its large mouth and accelerated with the intention of snatching the hawk’s prey.
The video captures a spectacular scene where the hawk catches a fish and is flying over the water when a giant pelican appears from behind. The pelican opened its mouth wide and sped up, intending to snatch the hawk’s catch.
However, the hawk quickly dodged the pelican’s enormous beak. After that, the hawk continued to soar in the air to escape from the chase.
The breathtaking aerial moment of the two birds competing for prey attracted significant attention from netizens. Many expressed their delight at the performance of the two birds. One commenter noted: “The aerial maneuvers of the two birds are amazing.” Another added: “The pelican was very daring to attack the hawk. Hawks are birds of prey with superior speed and flying abilities.”
