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There are eight known species of pelicans, two of which are common to North America.  The Brown Pelican is a year-round resident of southern coastal areas.  The White Pelican inhabits inland freshwater lakes, but spends the winters along the southern coastal areas. 
 

Brown Pelican  -  Pelecanus occidentalis 

   

 

White Pelican  -  Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

   
   
 

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