American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

The American White Pelican is a large bird with a wingspan of 9 to 10 feet. It has a distinctive white plumage, black flight feathers, and a long, broad bill with a yellow-orange pouch. During the breeding season, it develops a fibrous plate on the upper mandible. These pelicans are known for their graceful soaring and synchronized fishing behavior. They are often found in freshwater lakes, marshes, and estuaries, where they feed on fish by dipping their bills into the water. The American White Pelican is a social bird, often seen in large flocks. It is a migratory species, breeding in North America and wintering in the southern United States and Central America.

Habitat: Freshwater lakes, marshes, estuaries

American White Pelican

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Tours where you can spot this bird

Laguna La Mancha Coastal Birding Tour

Laguna La Mancha Coastal Birding Tour

Mexico / Actopan Private tour 0h

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Canada – Saskatchewan Birding Grand Tour: June 12-29, 2027

Canada – Saskatchewan Birding Grand Tour: June 12-29, 2027

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Canada – Saskatchewan Spring Birding Grand Tour: May 11-17, 2026

Canada – Saskatchewan Spring Birding Grand Tour: May 11-17, 2026

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Pelican Photography and Viewing Tour 2026

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Eastern Saskatchewan Birding Tour June 3 – 11, 2027 – from Saskatoon, Canada

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Canada – Saskatchewan Mid-Summer Birding Grand Tour: August 3 – 10, 2026

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Canada – Southwest Saskatchewan Birding Tour: July 9 – 16, 2026

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Blackstrap Lake Birdwatching and Bird Photography Tour – 3 hours with spectacular water birds

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Prairie Lakes Birding and Photography Tour – 4 hours with spectacular water birds

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Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026

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