Skip to main content
Today is World Oceans Day!
Close

Peruvian Brown Pelican

Pelecanus thagus

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

-26.3427, -70.4883

Field Notes

Description:

large pelican, weighing up to 7kg (15lbs), lives on the west coast of South America, feeds on several species of fish

Habitat:

west coast of South America

Notes:

I spotted this in Pan de Azucar national park. It was one of many birds checking out a beached humpback whale.

Reference Links:

Peruvian pelican

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Birds of the World
Mission
Mission WILD
Mission
2016 Best Wildlife Photo

Tags

Photographed
PublishedMay 21, 2016

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies