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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis californicus

Description:

"Large, unmistakable seabird, gray-brown body, dark brown, pale yellow head and neck, oversized bill. Black legs, webbed feet. Feeds on fish by plunge diving and scooping them up with pouch. Powerful flight alternates flaps with short glides. Flies close to the water in straight line."

Habitat:

Ocean Harbor


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Oceanside, California, USA

Lat: 33.21, Long: -117.39

Spotted on Aug 5, 2012
Submitted on Aug 31, 2012

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