Where to spot
Coastal areas, estuaries, and offshore islands throughout the Americas, from the United States south to Brazil and Peru.
How to spot
Look for its overall brown plumage, white neck stripe (adults), and its characteristic plunge-diving from the air.
When to spot
Year-round. Easily observed during daylight hours, often seen flying low over the water or diving for fish.
Where to spot
Coastal areas, estuaries, and offshore islands throughout the Americas, from the United States south to Brazil and Peru.
How to spot
Look for its overall brown plumage, white neck stripe (adults), and its characteristic plunge-diving from the air.
When to spot
Year-round. Easily observed during daylight hours, often seen flying low over the water or diving for fish.
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The Brown Pelican is one of the few pelican species that actively plunge-dives headfirst from the air to catch fish, making for a spectacular hunting display.
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