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About American White Pelican
Forages cooperatively in groupsBreeds in colonies on remote islandsSoars gracefully in flight
Size
130 - 180 cm
Weight
4.5 - 9 kg
Lifespan
16-30 years
Diet
Fish, Crustaceans
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
increasing
Threats
- Wetland drainage
- Pollution
Distribution
North America
North America • United States
Southern United States
North America • United States
Highly migratory, traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.