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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Description:

The smallest of the pelicans. These birds can be seen diving for fish from the air and catching them in the pouch below their bill.

Habitat:

Migratory. This pelican was spotted in the coastal tropical south along the gulf coast of FL.

Notes:

The brown pelican is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the USA.

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1 Comment

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Fantastic capture!!!

1Sarah2
Spotted by
1Sarah2

Madeira Beach, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 4, 2012
Submitted on Apr 12, 2012

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