Brown Pelican
by Science Photo Library
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Brown Pelican
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Science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) on a sandy shore. This bird is found on the coasts of the USA, from the Gulf of Mexico northwards. It dives into water to catch its fish prey, with the pouch hanging from its beak being used to hold water and fish. It grows to heights of around 1.3 metres. Photographed on Discovery Island, Orlando, Florida, USA.
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September 23rd, 2018
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