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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Photo by kayjkay
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Field Notes

Description:

Common brown pelican found in a grouping of hundreds of pelicans at Tarpon Springs, being fed leftover fish by local fishermen. These had absolutely no fear of humans.

Habitat:

coastlines and wetlands

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PublishedNovember 18, 2013

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