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One of the largest birds in North America, with a 9-foot wingspan. Similar to Brown Pelican in shape but much larger, and very different in. See where the American White Pelican travels throughout the hemisphere each year.
- American White Pelican
Breeders from northern plains migrate southeast and...
- American White Pelican
In this article, we will explore the identifying characteristics, size and wingspan, habitat and migration patterns, feeding behavior, communication and vocalization, flight and appearance, and observations of the American White Pelican in Arkansas.
The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a large aquatic soaring bird from the order Pelecaniformes. It breeds in interior North America, moving south and to the coasts, as far as Costa Rica, in winter.
We used 11 years of Global Positioning System relocation data to determine four diferent migration dates of the annual migration cycle of the American white pelican (Pelecanus...
Breeders from northern plains migrate southeast and southwest to coastal lowlands. Some nonbreeding birds remain through summer on winter range, especially in Florida. Strays wander widely, including to northeast.
One of the largest North American birds, the American White Pelican is majestic in the air. The birds soar with incredible steadiness on broad, white-and-black wings. Their large heads and huge, heavy bills give them a prehistoric look.
Migration. Resident to medium-distance migrant. Northern breeding populations migrate to southern California, the Gulf States, Mexico, and Central America. Populations breeding in Texas and Mexico are resident.
