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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos (species), “Pelecanus Erythrorhynchus”

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The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a large aquatic soaring bird from the order Pelecaniformes. It breeds in interior North America, moving south and to the coasts, as far as Central America and South America, in winter.

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Squadron of American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) on Yellowstone National Park’s Pelican Creek, Jacob W. Frank (NPS) two photographs above.

American White Pelicans on a pond next to the Shoshone Riverway Trail in Cody WY, Calvin Reavis (Natural Atlas) two photographs above.

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