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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Photo by Stephanie R.
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Field Notes

Description:

This large shore bird is the smallest of the eight species of pelican.

Habitat:

Pelicans can be found in salt marshes and along the coastline of oceans and seas. It is sometimes seen farther out to sea.

Notes:

The brown pelican has an interesting way of fishing. It can be seen soaring above the water and then will plunge head first into the water to catch its prey.

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