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Pelecanus occidentalis
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.
Dana Point Marina
Spotted on May 31, 2013
Submitted on Jun 16, 2013
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