Quick answer
Brown Pelicans feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full brown pelican profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.
Diet overview
The brown pelican dives from heights into fish schools, scooping prey in an expandable throat pouch.
Feeding behaviour
Many brown pelicans adjust what they eat as seasons change.
Ecological role
Their diet links them to the wider food web in their native range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the brown pelican?
See our full brown pelican profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial brown pelican species profile.