American White Pelican

Description:

American white pelicans are very large birds, one of the largest in the United States, with a huge wingspan. They are predominately white, but their black flight feathers are visible when they are flying. Pelicans grow an strange projection on the upper part of their beak during breeding season. They also have a small patch of feathers on their chest that may turn yellow in the spring. They have orange legs and bills. This pelican feeds from the water's surface on small fish and other organisms.

Habitat:

During breeding season they can be found on islands and shallow waters. They winter mostly along coastal waters.