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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis urinator

Photo by llundstrom24
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Field Notes

Description:

Taken on Bartolome Island near Pinnacle Rock. The first photo is an adult, the second is a juvenile

Habitat:

Coastal areas of most islands; nest on rocks or in mangroves

Notes:

Endemic subspecies of the Galápagos

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Comments (2)
llundstrom24
Thank you, I'm trying to get up as many pictures as I can. I love sharing pictures and information about the Galápagos...they are just a fantastic place to visit!

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Birds of the World
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Galapagos Biodiversity
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PublishedApril 1, 2011

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