American white pelicans that flock to a small town in Mexico are attracting tourists to the area. — EJN OMJAK/Pixabay
A town in western Mexico where thousands of American white pelicans migrate is hoping to turn the birds into a global tourist draw – and recoup losses from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Petatan Island, located on Lake Chapala in Michoacan state, plays seasonal host to the birds, which head south in search of warmth and food.
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