Brown Pelicans are the smallest of all pelican species and at one time were an increasingly rare sight along eastern and southern coastlines, Like many birds they were threatened by the cumulative damage of years of pesticides, Today Louisiana"s state bird has begun to recover its numbers and is more frequently seen gliding above coastal waters in search of its primary food fish, Wild Republic has partnered with Audubon to create this line of genuine plush birds, Each bird"s lifelike design and detailing is the result of input from Audubon, In addition the authentic sound in each bird has been provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and represents hours months and even years of extensive fieldwork conducted by expert recordists, These birds are ideal for collecting by both children and adults, SKU: GC4667