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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Description:

A large, heavy bodied, white waterbird with short legs. The feet are webbed and the wings are long and broad, with a black trailing edge. The tail is short and the bill is long with extensible pouch.

Habitat:

A small group preening and resting on the sand bar in Lake Lewisville.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 6, 2013
Submitted on Jun 8, 2013

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