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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

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Field Notes

Description:

Huge, white bird that has a large beak with loose skin on the bottom and "bumps" on the top. Piercing blue eyes.

Habitat:

Lakes, shores, and rivers. Riparian.

Notes:

Very striking, larger than a Great Blue Heron.

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American White Pelican

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PublishedApril 26, 2013

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