American white pelican

Description:

The American white pelican is one of the largest birds in North America. Has a 9-foot wingspan. Despite its great size, it is a spectacular flier. The American white pelican is entirely white except for its black-edged wings that are visible when the American white pelican is in flight. It has a long neck, a long orange bill with an expandable pouch and short orange legs with big webbed feet.

Habitat:

The American white pelican lives on inland shallow freshwater lakes, wet prairies and marshes in the summer and on coastal lagoons in the winter. These American white pelicans were spotted at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala, Florida.