Pelicans in Arkansas in January
Yes, January is a good month to see pelicans in Arkansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 33 of the 287 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Good month for pelicans in Arkansas
11.5%
of yearly sightings
33
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
287
verified records a year
December 18.1%, January 11.5%, February 12.9%. Busiest month is December at 18.1%.
287 verified observations of pelicans in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pelicans are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
December
52 records (18.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33 | 11.5% |
| Februarypeak | 37 | 12.9% |
| March | 29 | 10.1% |
| April | 25 | 8.7% |
| May | 11 | 3.8% |
| June | 7 | 2.4% |
| July | 6 | 2.1% |
| August | 6 | 2.1% |
| September | 9 | 3.1% |
| October | 32 | 11.1% |
| Novemberpeak | 40 | 13.9% |
| Decemberpeak | 52 | 18.1% |
Pelicans you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American White Pelican | 286 |
| Brown Pelican | 1 |
In Arkansas, January carries 11.5% of the year's pelicans sightings, about 3.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from December (18.1%) into January, and it heads toward February (12.9%) after. The busiest month is December (18.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pelicans most often recorded in Arkansas are American White Pelican and Brown Pelican. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which pelicans you are most likely to see
- American White Pelican286 records
- Brown Pelican1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pelicans in Arkansas in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 33 of the 287 verified pelicans sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see pelicans in Arkansas?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though December and November is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for pelicans in Arkansas?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, November and February, based on 287 verified observations.
Which pelicans are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are American White Pelican and Brown Pelican, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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