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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Found next to a public fishing dock near the mouth of the Carrabelle River.

Notes:

These pelicans were feeding on bait and fish that fishermen were throwing back in the water.

Reference Links:

Weekly "What is it?": Brown pelican - UF/IFAS Extension Escambia Coun…

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