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DSC_2257

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis). The bright bill and gular pouch of breeding plumage begins in December and may last through August. The bright red color is found only in the Pacific coast sub-species.

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Identification: Pelecanus occidentalis (brown pelican)
Location: Port Hueneme, California
Date Taken: December 26, 2007
Contributors: Steve Hinshaw
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Subjects: #Exemplar; Anatomy body parts beak; Anatomy body parts wings; Anatomy breeding; Behaviors locomotion flying; Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature; Subject Live Animal; Type Photo

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