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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, and Pelecanus occidentalis

Photo by nelsonl21281
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Field Notes

Description:

--American White Pelican- (erythrorhynchos)
-Its life span is 15-20 years. Its mass is 14lbs. length is 4.2-5.4 feet.

--Brown Pelican- (occidentalis)
-life span is 15-20 years. Its mass is 7.6lbs.

Habitat:

Pelicans are found on all continents except Antarctica. For the winter they settle in coastal waters, bays, and estuaries. They can also settle inland.

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PublishedMarch 7, 2019

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