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An unmistakable bird of coastal waters. Groups of Brown Pelicans fly low over the waves in single file, flapping and gliding in unison. See where the Brown Pelican travels throughout the hemisphere each year.
- Audubon Field Guide
Migration & Range Maps. After breeding season, flocks move...
- Audubon Field Guide
The brown pelican is the national bird of Saint Martin, Barbados, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the official state bird of Louisiana, appearing on the flag, seal, or coat of arms of each.
The brown pelican is a spectacular bird that never fails to catch the eye of any person it flies by. The question is, will you ever see one? In this article, we’ll explore where you can find the brown pelican based on its migration patterns.
Migration & Range Maps. After breeding season, flocks move north along both Atlantic and Pacific coasts. These birds return southward to warmer waters by winter. Small numbers of immatures regularly wander inland in summer, especially in southwest. Description. 45-54" (1.1-1.4 m). W. 7'6 (2.3 m). Very large, with distinctive shape.
Migration. While most brown pelicans are resident birds, meaning they stay in the same area all year long, some migrate. This raises a mysterious question—why would some members of a colony migrate while others do not? Using new tracking technology, scientists have started studying the movement of migratory and resident brown pelicans.
4 paź 2024 · For the first time ever, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Migratory Bird Center has teamed up with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to track the migration of brown pelicans. The birds are currently in the Chesapeake Bay and should set off on their journey soon.
17 lip 2024 · Working with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, I deployed six GPS tags on the Chesapeake Bay’s brown pelicans to track their movements. Each tag weighs about two percent of a bird’s mass and is designed with a sloped front to reduce drag when they dive.
