Brown Pelicans rely on nearshore, pelagic, and estuarine habitat for foraging. They use offshore rocks and islands, inaccessible headland areas, sandy islands, and sand spits for roosting and nesting.
Limiting factors
Forage fish availability may be a key limiting factor for Brown Pelicans, particularly near breeding colonies. Pelicans are highly vulnerable to oil spills.
Data gaps
Evaluate the effects of human disturbance on Brown Pelican roosting behavior and breeding success. Determine the extent of nesting in Oregon. Investigate the impacts of marine renewable energy development and entanglement in fishing gear on this species.
Conservation actions
Ensure disturbance is minimized on roosting and nesting islands in the Lower Columbia River Estuary and along the Oregon coast.
