The Louisiana State Flag. The Louisiana Legislature adopted the official state flag, which consists of a field of solid blue with the pelican group from the state seal in white and gold. The Louisiana State Bird. The brown pelican - it nests from South Carolina to Brazil.
Pelicans are famous for their large bill.
These birds depend almost entirely on fish for food. Every April, the department has a crawfish boil that is enjoyed by the students, faculty and staff. Louisiana has great seafood. Whether it be boiled shrimp, crabs, or crawfish. Mississippi River Bridge about 4 miles north of campus.