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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

The smallest of the pelicans. These birds can be seen diving for fish from the air and catching them in the pouch below their bill.

Habitat:

Migratory. This pelican was spotted in the coastal tropical south along the gulf coast of FL.

Notes:

The brown pelican is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the USA.

Reference Links:

Pelecanus occidentalis Linnaeus 1766, Brown Pelican

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
1Sarah2
I think it expected to be fed for posing. I assured him that I didn't have anything to feed him and he stopped opening his bill. It was rather intimidating, but made for a nice shot.

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PublishedJuly 1, 2011

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