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Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown pelicans are large birds with a wingspan of 1.8-2.5 meters (6-8 feet) and a long, pouched bill. Breeding birds have light-colored necks and yellow feathers on the top of the head. The rest of the body is dark.
Coastal waters, rarely freshwater.
Spotted on Feb 19, 2008
Submitted on Jun 1, 2011
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