- Each Schleich product is meticulously hand-painted. Through many different complex and very elaborate steps, a finished product can be produced. The models are realistic in every detail, have eye-catching colors and help stimulate children's tastes. Pelicans are the heaviest flying birds in the world. The large long beak is the pelican's most prominent feature. When hunting fish, they use their beak like a large spoon. They pick up a large amount of water along with the fish, and then press the water out to leave the fish. Pelicans have a distinctive pink ring around their eyes and pink feet. The Australian pelican has the longest bill at 49 cm. The Dalmatian pelican is the largest species.