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White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Photo by GarySmith2
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28.0353, -97.0459

Field Notes

Description:

White with some black feathers on the back and tips of the wings. Crested head

Habitat:

Spotted these in a small dock area on the Gulf Shore. The fishing boats were coming in and several pelicans, white and brown were following them.

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PublishedFebruary 26, 2013

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