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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Description:

Brown Pelicans are huge, stocky seabirds. They have thin necks and very long bills with a stretchy throat pouch used for capturing fish. Their wings are very long and broad and are often noticeably bowed when the birds are gliding.

Habitat:

Flying and diving along the Bolivar Peninsula shoreline.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Nov 9, 2014
Submitted on Nov 16, 2014

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