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Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
27.2587, -82.5331
Field Notes
Description:
Unique among the world's seven species of pelicans, the Brown Pelican is found along the ocean shores and on only a few inland lakes in the southwestern U.S. It is the only dark pelican, and also the only one that plunges from the air into the water to catch its food. Cornell Lab
Habitat:
At the shore: Siesta Key FL
Notes:
I find the hinged wing fascinating.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 15, 2012
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