American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Least Concern
Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 130 - 180 cm
- Weight
- 4.5 - 9 kg
- Diet
- Fish, Crustaceans
Habitat
Freshwater lakesCoastal wetlandsMarshes
Behavior
- Forages cooperatively in groups
- Breeds in colonies on remote islands
- Soars gracefully in flight