Facts

The American white pelican is one of the largest birds. It can weigh as much as 30 pounds, and their wingspan can exceed 9 feet.
The genus Pelecanus, which encompasses all eight of the world's pelican species, has remained relatively unchanged for the past 20 million years.
Pelicans can be distinguished from other birds because they are totipalmate, which means they have feet with all four toes webbed.
This pelican makes a croaking call that sounds similar to a cross between a frog and a duck.
Pelicans fly with their necks tucked back, unlike geese and swans.

To learn more about pelicans, and to see some videos, pictures, and more interesting facts, visit the National Geographic website.

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Pelecanus erythrorhynchos