American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Least Concern
About the American White Pelican
The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
American White Pelican is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
increasing
Current Threats
- Wetland drainage
- Pollution
Photo Gallery
7 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
North America
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Central USA
Distribution Overview
Highly migratory, traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 130 - 180 cm
- Weight
- 4.5 - 9 kg
- Lifespan
- 16-30 years years
- Diet
- FishCrustaceans
Habitat
Freshwater lakesCoastal wetlandsMarshes
Behavior
- Forages cooperatively in groups
- Breeds in colonies on remote islands
- Soars gracefully in flight