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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This squadron of pelicans arrived Thursday and crashed at Betty Huber's lake in Paris Township north of Minerva. PARIS TWP. — In all the years Betty Huber has lived in Stark County, she'd never seen a ...

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