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American White Pelicans

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Huge, white seabird, enormous outstretched wings show black primaries, outer secondaries in flight. Bill, legs are bright orange, upper bill develops a fibrous keel during breeding season. Slow, deep wing beats. Soars high on thermals. Flies in straight line or V formation.

Habitat:

Lewisville Lake

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American White Pelican

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