Brown Pelican Range
South Dakota Birds and Birding

The Brown pelican is native to North America. They are typically found along the coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and the Gulf of Mexico. 

On the Atlantic coast, Brown pelicans can be found from the coast of North Carolina and south to the country of Venezuela. 

On the Pacific coast, they can be found from southern California south to the country of Chile. 

During nesting season, Brown pelicans can be found as far north as the territories of  British Columbia  and Nova Scotia in Canada.