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Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
26.0734, -97.2086
Field Notes
Description:
I was amazed by all of these pelicans flying by in long lines to help with aerodynamics, just like geese flying in a v formation. This was one of the longer lines I saw, there were at least 100 pelicans. They have a brown body, white neck, and yellow head with a large bill.
Habitat:
Found on the coast in the Americas, and it is not uncommon to see them further inland as well.
Reference Links:
Brown Pelican
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 25, 2013
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