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by Carol Hyman

Category: AvianAdded February 12, 20096,583 views

Long-legged Waders, Upright-perching Water Birds, Sandpiper-like Birds

Keywords: California Brown Pelican; Brown Pelican; Pelican; Pelecanus occidentalis; single bird; brown bird; avian; protected specides; Migratory Bird Act of 1918; only dark pelican; short legs; long bill with extensible pouch; eats herring-like fish

Close-up of Pelican preening itself while enjoying the late afternoon sunshine.
Marina del Rey, California
Image Reference: DSC_9847_2_200K.jpgImage Format: Digital Capture - Greater than 9MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: NA