The Brown and Peruvian Pelicans
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Some pesticides killed pelicans directly, while DDT contamination led to thin-shelled eggs that broke under the weight of the parents. Abandoned fishing line also threatens pelicans along with many marine animals. The Brown Pelican has had its share of trial and tribulations. In 1970, Brown Pelicans were federally listed as endangered.
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