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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Photo by nitrogen15
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50.4547, -104.607

Field Notes

Description:

White pelicans have a completely white body and black wingtips visible during flight. This particular pelican has an injury and is now a permanent member of an open-air sanctuary by the lake.

Habitat:

Urban prairie lake

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