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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Description:

This bird is distinguished from the American White Pelican by its brown body and its habit of diving for fish from the air, as opposed to co-operative fishing from the surface. It eats mainly fish and amphibians as well as crustaceans. Groups of Brown Pelicans often travel in single file, flying low over the water's surface.

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MikeGrageda
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MikeGrageda

Guaymas, Mexico

Spotted on Oct 25, 2011
Submitted on Dec 19, 2011

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