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brown pelican

Pelicanus occidentalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Healthy adult brown pelican

Habitat:

Sandy coast of Gulf of Mexico, near a marina.

Notes:

This bird joined seagulls following a tour boat out of Destin harbor.

Species ID Suggestions

Brown Pelican - juvenile

Pelicanus occidentalis
Liam
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2011

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