American White Pelican
by Deana Glenz
Title
American White Pelican
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Deana Glenz
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Description
The American White Pelican, pelecanus erythrorhynchos, is a huge white bird with a nine-foot wingspan. American White Pelicans have an enormous orange bills and distensible gular (throat) pouches. Breeding adults have a laterally flattened horn on the upper mandible.
American White Pelicans nest inland on isolated islands in lakes and rivers. They feed in shallow lakes, rivers, and marshes. During the winter, they are usually found in warm, coastal marine habitats such as protected bays and estuaries.
American White Pelicans flocks may forage cooperatively by circling around fish or by driving fish towards the shore where they are easier to catch. They scoop up prey by dipping their bills in the water. Food is swallowed for transport, not carried in the pouch.
American White Pelicans eat mainly small 'rough' fish with little commercial value. They also take salamanders and crayfish.
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