Breeding adult (Atlantic) © Dan Vickers eBird S77697318 Macaulay Library ML 289804391
Breeding adult (California) © Bryant Olsen
Juvenile © Jeff Holmes
Juvenile © Don Danko
Breeding adult (California) © Grace Oliver
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Juvenile © Darren Clark
Nonbreeding adult © Tim Lenz
Habitat © Andrew Newmark
Habitat © Mary Harrell
Habitat © Tim Lenz

Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis

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Identification

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Large and conspicuous, gray-brown bird of saltwater habitats. Strictly coastal; rarely seen on inland lakes. Very long bill with pouch for scooping up fish. Forages mainly by diving on fish from above. Frequently cues into fishing activity looking for handouts. Often flies in long lines close to water's surface.

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