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The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is the smallest of the eight species of pelican, although it is a large bird in nearly every other regard. It is 106–137 cm (42–54 in) in length, weighs from 2.75 to 5.5 kg (6-12 lb) and has a wingspan from 1.83 to 2.5 m (6 to 8.2 ft).
The nest location varies from a simple scrape on the ground on an island to a bulky stick nest in a low tree. These birds nest in colonies, usually on islands.
I live in an island.. so that i think that makes sense.. :)
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It's no probelm. I enjoy seeing them whenever I go to the beach.
thank you! :D there tons of them near where I live.
That is right.... It's two mature adult brown pelicans, and an immature.
i'm not sure the kind of pelican..
i love their blue eyes...