The pelican is a large water bird that can have a wingspan as wide as 10 feet. They may appear large and bulky, but this bird is an excellent swimmer and takes to the sky with grace. There are several species of pelicans, most being white or gray but there are also pelicans that are brown such as the Eastern brown pelican which is the state bird of Louisiana. The pelican is part of the bird order known as "Pelecaniformes" which also includes gannets and cormorants.
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