Brown Pelican

A brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is a large seabird in the pelican family. It is found along the coasts of North and South America and is known for its large size, its brown plumage, and its unique diving technique to catch fish. 🌊

The brown pelican has a large, stout body with a long neck and a short tail. Its plumage is typically a brownish-gray color with a white head and a dark pouch on its throat. It has a long, slender beak with a hook at the end.

Brown pelicans are found along the coasts of the Americas, including estuaries, bays, and beaches. They are carnivores and their diet consists of a wide variety of fish, which they catch by diving headfirst into the water from a height of up to 60 feet.

Brown pelicans are a highly social species that live in large colonies. They are known for their spectacular diving ability and their loud, squawking calls. Once endangered due to the use of DDT, the brown pelican has made a remarkable recovery thanks to conservation efforts.