American White Pelican. The American white pelican is one of the largest of North American birds, and is a majestic sight when flying, soaring with remarkable steadiness on wide black-and-white wings. Search. Photo: Kenton Gomez/Audubon Photography Awards. One of the largest birds in North America, with a 9-foot wingspan. Breeding adult.
The birds soar with incredible steadiness on broad, white-and-black wings.
On the water they dip their pouched bills to scoop up fish, or tip-up like an oversized dabbling duck. The large head and huge, heavy bill give this bird a prehistoric look.
One of the largest North American birds, the American White Pelican is majestic in the air.
Their large heads and huge, heavy bills give them a prehistoric look. On water it dips its pouched bill to scoop up fish, tipping up sometimes like an oversized duck looking for food. Pelecanus erythrorhynchos . Guide to North American Birds Find a Bird.
One of the largest North American birds, the American White Pelican is majestic in the air. The birds soar with incredible steadiness on broad, white-and-black wings.
Their large heads and huge, heavy bills give them a prehistoric look. About This Bird About Climate Vulnerability Climate Learn More Learn. On the water they dip their pouched bills to scoop up fish, or tip-up like an oversized dabbling duck.