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The Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Photo by MUSE
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The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is a small pelican found in the Americas. It is one of the best known and most prominent birds found in the coastal areas of the southern and western United States. It is one of only 3 pelican species found in the Western Hemisphere. The Brown Pelican is one of the only two pelican species which feeds by diving into the water. -Wikipedia

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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

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Thank u intrinsic3141 ... and Reza Hashemizadeh

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