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American White Pelican     

Difficulty Popularity Places
CommonNormalWidespread
Colorado Florida Alabama Arkansas Oklahoma

During the breeding season, American white pelicans grow a round plate on the top of their bill.  It looks like a large bump or horn near the end of the bill.  Can you spot the bill plate? 

How to see American White Pelican

American white pelicans are large birds, with an equally large wingspan. Flocks of pelicans can be seen flying between waterways (often rising effortlessly on the thermals) or sitting upon the water; a large white/round blob amongst the waterbirds.

Names Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
See also:
Brown PelicanPelican

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This species is part of the NWF Wildlife Watch program. Check out what NWF say about this species.


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