Pelicans live in warm and tropical areas close to water; you can often see them hanging out together on docks and beaches. They are very social and usually stick together in flocks or colonies. One of ...

FILE - American white pelicans at Oregon's Lake Klamath. Populations of the birds have declined due to drought in some areas of the state, and have climbed at colonies on the Lower Columbia River. Jes ...

Brown pelicans have excellent eyesight. They circle over the water looking for fish close to the surface. Then they go for it, diving headfirst — often from 50 to 60 feet in the air. This iconic feat ...

If you drive the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, you’ve likely seen them: the huge, brown pelicans — with their nearly seven-foot wingspans, yellowish heads and elongated reddish beaks. They’ll soar ...

Once a rare sight in Ohio, the American white pelican is becoming increasingly common in the Buckeye State. Naturalist Jim ...