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31 Cool Bird Facts #27 – American White Pelican

There are eight pelican species in the world and the American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is the larger of the two species found in North America. ~~and is also the only white-colored one.~~ [Other pelicans are white as well.]

American White Pelicans dip their heads under the water to scoop up fish. They will work together in a circle to group up the fish and then will all scoop at the same time. It is an amazing sight.

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Arija says:

Pelicans are such graceful gliders. Beautiful shot.

Posted on: October 27, 2008 @ 7:32 am
Lana says:

They are quite lovely. Sorry I couldn’t participate in bird photography this week…Been busy painting.

Posted on: October 28, 2008 @ 12:28 am
Rick Wright says:

Aren’t most of the world’s pelican species actually white or off-white?
I love the way your photo catches the birds gliding just inches above the water–classic!

Posted on: October 28, 2008 @ 10:39 am
The Birdfreak Team says:

Rick – oops! I’ve only seen Brown and Am. White, so I think we meant to originally say something else. I do love the way they will feed in large groups.

Pelicans are one of the most fun birds to photograph!!

Posted on: October 28, 2008 @ 3:39 pm