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Brown pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

They are an example of species recovery after pesticide pollution placed them close to extinction.

Habitat:

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Reference Links:

Brown Pelican, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedMarch 27, 2014

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