"My low-height flight over the water is characteristic of my species."
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes |
| Peso | 2 - 5 kg |
| Longitud | 1 - 1.3 m |
Estado de conservación mundial
LC Least Concern
¿Quién soy?
You can easily recognize me by my large size, a long bill, and great expandable pouch. My plumage varies in color according to age, and it usually has grayish and brown tones. I am a diurnal bird. To catch my prey, I dive from the air.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am very good at catching fish; occasionally, I catch small marine invertebrates like shrimp and the rest of the fish thrown by boats.
¿Dónde vivo?
I am a seabird living in shallow coastal waters such as estuaries and bays. During the breeding season, I nest on rocky islands and mangroves. You can find me from the United States to Ecuador and Peru.
Para que me conozcas mejor
What is the gular sac?
It is a membranous sac that some seabirds have, and it helps us store food, amplify sounds, or for courtship behaviors.
