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Pelecanus occidentalis
A large bird with an unmistakable long bill and unfeathered pouch. Fairly uniform dark brown plumage but with pale head and neck, yellow on the crown and a short tail. Over six feet of wingspan gives it strong flight from which it can plunge dive for prey.
Pacific coast
Spotted on Nov 17, 2016
Submitted on Oct 16, 2021
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