Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · April 2028

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Official bird of Louisiana. Large diving silhouette; pouch is fun detail. Was once endangered — recovery story.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Louisiana
Coloring poseLarge diving silhouette; pouch is fun detail. Was once endangered — recovery story.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

Louisiana

Joined the U.S.: 1812 (1812-04-30)

Louisiana joined the Union in 1812. This southern state's bird is the Brown Pelican.

Admission order #18 · Limited Edition 4-year calendar (Nov 2026–Dec 2030).

State-bird note

Louisiana statute / House pubinfo confirm Brown Pelican. Also appears on state seal tradition.

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