Based on 2,124 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Wisconsin, American White Pelican is most often recorded in April; in Wisconsin it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #25 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican in Wisconsin by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Wisconsin in April
American Robin
Canada Goose
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Northern Cardinal
Wild Turkey
Sandhill Crane
Mourning Dove
Places to look in Wisconsin
State ParkAztalan State Park
State ParkWyalusing State Park
National ForestChequamegon–Nicolet National Forest
State ParkMerrick State Park
State ParkPerrot State Park
State ParkLake Kegonsa State Park
FAQ
When does American White Pelican appear in Wisconsin?
Mainly April–August, with the most records in April.
How common is American White Pelican in Wisconsin?
It ranks #25 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Wisconsin (2,124 records in our sample).