Curated OER
Pelicans in Peril
In this Gulf oil spill learning exercise, learners examine an article regarding the brown pelican and the effects of the oil spill as well as a photograph.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 3 10 14: Orphaned Pelican Learns to Fly With Some Human Help
Article reports on how humans are helping an injured and orphaned Great White pelican learn to fly and care for himself in the wild. Includes a brief video.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Pelicans
An in-depth description of pelicans, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Pelicans
This site gives an in-depth description of a pelican, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Outback Pelicans
Facts on the Australian pelicans and the trip they take to Lake Eyre, a pelican heaven. Videos on these pelicans and a graphic on the pelican bill and pouch are also available. [0:30]
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pelican (Pelecanus Occidentalis)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pelican. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, diet, mating and reproduction, predators, and social behavior.
Other
Bird Central: The Bird Groups
Bird are divided into 11 different distinct groups on this site by Rosso Unlimited. A brief description of each group is provided as well as specific species within groups. The standout feature here is the comprehensive supply of bird...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Brown Pelican
What characteristics are unique to the brown pelican? Come and explore this educational resource to learn more about the habit, diet, behavior, classification and more of this type of pelican.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Pelicans on Gunnison Island
In this lesson plan, students will explore interactions between a population and the environment as they learn about why so many American white pelicans spend the spring and summer on Gunnison Island in the Great Salt Lake.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Brown Pelican
Meet the brown pelican and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: American White Pelican
Meet the American white pelican, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
Kidport
Kidport: Beaks and Bills
Birds have a wide variety of beaks or bills. Some are designed for opening seeds, while others are designed for catching fish or even tearing flesh to eat a small animal. Discover the dynamic uses of beaks and bills.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: American White Pelican
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, breeding, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the American white pelican.
Other
Animal Corner: Great White African Pelican Birds
Overview of the Great White Pelican including facts on physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and behavior.