Pelecanus erythrorhynchos ORDER: PELECANIFORMES FAMILY: PELECANIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Gerrit Vyn
Breeding on lakes throughout the northern Great Plains and mountain West, the American White Pelican is one of the largest birds in North America. It winters along the coasts, but breeds only inland.
Generally silent away from nesting colony. Nestling give whining grunts for food; adults have low, hoarse display calls.