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Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
24.6641, -81.4011
Field Notes
Description:
Brown pelicans are large birds with a wingspan of 1.8-2.5 meters (6-8 feet) and a long, pouched bill. Breeding birds have light-colored necks and yellow feathers on the top of the head. The rest of the body is dark.
Habitat:
Coastal waters, rarely freshwater.
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Brown Pelican
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PublishedJune 1, 2011
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