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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Description:

Breeding on lakes throughout the northern Great Plains and mountain West, the American White Pelican is one of the largest birds in North America. It winters along the coasts, but breeds only inland.

Habitat:

wastewater treatment pond

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DonnaPomeroy
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DonnaPomeroy

San Mateo, California, USA

Spotted on Aug 12, 2012
Submitted on Aug 15, 2012

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