Wapello, Iowa – Watch as American white pelicans form a terrifyingly efficient scoop squad at Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service captured the scene in a stunning video.

The footage shows the pelicans working together in a wooded wetland. They sift through a school of fish with precision.

The fish never stood a chance against the birds’ coordinated effort. The pelicans’ teamwork is both impressive and relentless.

Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge provides a perfect stage for this natural spectacle. The video highlights the beauty and power of wildlife in action.

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