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Pelecanus occidentalis
Large stocky bird with webbed feet, pouch, and heavy body. Plunges into the water from above to feed. Soars over the ocean.
Beaches and marshes. This one was photographed at Huntington Beach State Park near Murrells Inlet, SC.
This is a juvenile bird with a leg band.
Spotted on Nov 19, 2010
Submitted on Jan 27, 2013
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