American white pelican

One of North America’s largest birds, with a wingspan of roughly 2.4 to 3 metres. White pelicans don’t dive for fish. Instead, groups often fish together, working in shallow water.

American white pelican gliding in with its wings spread and feet down against a cloudy sky

Photos

  • Close-up of an American white pelican's eye, bill and pouch
  • An American white pelican tipping its head back with its pouch open
  • A group of American white pelicans with their orange bills together at the water's surface
  • An American white pelican flying low over rushing water
  • A flock of American white pelicans on the water beneath a rainbow
  • Rows of American white pelicans packed closely together
  • American white pelicans gathered in the water, one with its bill raised
  • An American white pelican standing in shallow water beside a dam
  • Head-on portrait of an American white pelican with a small crest

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