Brown Pelican Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide
The brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, is a large water bird found on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas. Once an endangered species in the United States, the brown pelican made a successful recovery and is now a familiar sight in many coastal locations.
Page Index
- Brown Pelican Stats
- Brown Pelican Facts
- What is a Brown Pelican?
- Identification
- Location
- Habitat
- Diet
- Family And Related Species
- Life Cycle
- Lifespan
- Is the Brown Pelican Endangered?
- Discover More With Active Wild
Brown Pelican Stats
- Scientific Name: Pelecanus occidentalis
- Order: Pelecaniformes
- Family: Pelecanidae
- Weight: Approx. 2.75 to 5.5 kg (6 to 12 lb)
- Wingspan: Approx. 2.03 to 2.48 meters (6.7 to 8.2 feet)
- Where found: Coastal areas of the Americas, primarily from North America’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts to the Amazon River