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2 Types of Pelicans in Oregon

2 types of pelicans have a verified observation record in Oregon. The most frequently recorded are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.

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2 types of pelicans have a verified observation record in Oregon. The most frequently recorded are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.

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3,736 verified observations on iNaturalist of pelican have been recorded in Oregon, most often in August, June, September.

Species recorded in OregonVerified observations
Brown Pelican1,993
American White Pelican1,737

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2 types of pelicans recorded in Oregon

2 pelicans species have a verified observation record in Oregon, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.

#SpeciesScientific nameVerified records
1Brown PelicanPelecanus occidentalis1,998
2American White PelicanPelecanus erythrorhynchos1,740

Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.

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The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is the most commonly recorded, with 1,998 verified observations — about 53% of all pelicans reported in Oregon. If you spot a pelican here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.