Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

The brown pelican is a bird of the pelican family, Pelecanidae, one of three species found in the Americas and one of two that feed by diving into water.

Brown pelican in flight. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Frank Schulenburg.
Brown pelican in flight. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Frank Schulenburg.
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Pelícano café observed by nathael
Jun 2, 2026
Paseo de la Marina Sur y Hotel Melia, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., México
byNathael Ramos
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Brown Pelican observed by brandonrhigdon
Jun 2, 2026
Key West, Key West, FL, US
bybrandonrhigdon
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Brown Pelican observed by featherednaturalist
Jun 2, 2026
Galveston, TX 77550, USA
byAli Powell
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Brown Pelican observed by featherednaturalist
Jun 2, 2026
Galveston, TX 77550, USA
byAli Powell
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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