North American Brown Pelican
by Dale Powell
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North American Brown Pelican
Artist
Dale Powell
Medium
Photograph
Description
The brown pelican is a North American bird of the pelican family, Pelecanidae. It is one of three pelican species found in the Americas and one of only two that feed by diving in water.
Scientific name: Pelecanus occidentalis
Rank: Species
Higher classification: Pelican
Symbol of: Louisiana
Did you know: Pelicans are most well known for their massive, pouched bills that can hold fairly large fish and nearly three gallons of water.
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May 16th, 2018
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