-The American White Pelican (Pelecanus Erythrorhynchos) is a large bird that is native to North America
-It has a wingspan of up to 9.5 feet, and is about 5 feet long
-The American white pelican is white with black wing tips, and has reddish-orange or pink bills, legs, and toes
-During breeding season, adults have a bright orange bill and a yellow crest
-Although not particularly common, it can be seen on rivers, ponds, lakes, or marshes in southern Arizona in the late fall and winter
-In flight, it is graceful and strong, and usually flies in large flocks in a V formation
-Eats mostly fish, primarily "rough" fish of little value to humans; also crayfish, salamanders