Note the reddish throat on the individual in the center. This indicates it is a breeding adult of the californicus subspecies.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
The Brown Pelican is one of only two North American pelican species. Unlike the American White Pelican, it abides exclusively in littoral zones. I saw a group of at least 8 individuals preening on a large rock in Corona Del Mar, California on May 4th, 2014 AD.
Note the reddish throat on the individual in the center. This indicates it is a breeding adult of the californicus subspecies.
Note the reddish throat on the individual in the center. This indicates it is a breeding adult of the californicus subspecies.
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