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Pelecanus occidentalis
The smallest of the pelicans. These birds can be seen diving for fish from the air and catching them in the pouch below their bill.
Migratory. This pelican was spotted in the coastal tropical south along the gulf coast of FL.
The brown pelican is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the USA.
Spotted on Jun 24, 2011
Submitted on Jul 1, 2011
2 Comments
Great photograph, Sarah!
I think it expected to be fed for posing. I assured him that I didn't have anything to feed him and he stopped opening his bill. It was rather intimidating, but made for a nice shot.