Flight of the White Pelican
by Kim Hojnacki
Title
Flight of the White Pelican
Artist
Kim Hojnacki
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) flying over the beaches of Fort Myers, Florida.
One of North America's largest birds, the American White Pelican is distinctive for its nine-foot wingspan, conspicuous white body, and the improbable proportions of its large bill and pouch. In breeding condition, they have a distinctive knob protruding upward from the upper mandible. Webbed feet make these pelicans strong swimmers.
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December 28th, 2015
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