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Brown Pelicans feeding

Pelecanus occidentalis

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

They have a brown body, white neck, and a yellow head with a large bill.

Habitat:

They are found in the Americas mostly along the coasts, but occasionally go further inland as well.

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Brown Pelican

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