American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Overview
Description
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.1
Taxonomy
Pelecaniformes > Pelecanidae (Pelicans) > Pelicans
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 10-15-2023 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 01-12-2025 - California, United States (First/Best Photo)
- 06-08-2025 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- California, United States
Media
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Audio Recordings
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