C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pelecaniformes Pelecanidae

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

CIOC 2713

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecaniformes · Pelecanidae

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos).

ATK175

DEF228

XC175255 · Jonathon Jongsma · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 5.61 kg
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

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ATK 175

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 175).

DEF 228

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 228).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America: inland South-central British Columbia and Northeastern Alberta to West-central Ontario (Southwestern & South-central Canada) to Central California and Texas (Southwestern & South-central USA) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Which family does it belong to?

Pelicans (Pelecanidae)

Where is it found?

North America: inland South-central British Columbia and Northeastern Alberta to West-central Ontario (Southwestern & South-central Canada) to Central California and Texas (Southwestern & South-central USA)