NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An American White Pelican that was found injured in New Mexico was nursed back to health and released back into the wild. The large bird spent a little over one week receiving care ...

From their prehistoric past to clever fishing skills, dive into the fascinating world of brown and white pelicans with these pelican facts.

The American white pelican is among the heaviest flying birds on earth. Should you see them loitering around large lakes and rivers of the Inland Northwest this summer, you may find it remarkable that ...

Five American white pelicans have strayed from the Midwest and taken a temporary residence at Lake Ontelaunee, only the second occurrence of this species in Berks County. Birder Trevor Stutzman of ...

Once a rare sight in Ohio, the American white pelican is becoming increasingly common in the Buckeye State. Naturalist Jim ...

Around 50 to 60 white pelicans were seen swimming in the lake formerly known as Brocklehurst Lake in Paris Township. American white pelican sightings are becoming more common in Ohio, with many ...

ANTIGO, Wis. (WAOW) - Wildlife experts say protected birds, American White Pelicans, have been repeatedly getting shot in Wisconsin. National animal protection groups are now stepping in, hoping to ...

After surgery for wing damage, rescued pelican Spoons has found a new home and a congenial roommate at the Milwaukee County Zoo. In a detailed blog post published Aug. 8, the zoo described the odyssey ...

The pelicans thrived in Green Bay due to abundant fish populations and suitable nesting islands. A 2024 survey revealed approximately 4,000 pelican nests in the Cat Island Chain. Restoration efforts ...

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