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Brown pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Photo by JenniferRoge
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25.6072, -80.3999

Field Notes

Description:

A white neck seabird that has a yellow head. Their wing spand can be up to 8ft and are a grayish or brown color.

Habitat:

Are found year round the shoreline, but I found this one at Zoo Miami as one their exhibits.

Reference Links:

Species Profile for Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

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Florida Wetlands
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2013

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