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Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelicans are large (3-5 kg) mostly dark brown birds with white to pale yellow necks and black feet and legs. Their most distinguishing feature is a long beak (23-34 cm) with a hooked tip and a huge pouch. Their legs are short and all four toes are webbed. Their wing span is more than 2 meters, they soar well, and often glide low over the water. The sexes are alike.
Rocky coast at La Jolla.
Spotted on May 19, 2013
Submitted on May 23, 2013
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