The Catch
by Kim Hojnacki
Title
The Catch
Artist
Kim Hojnacki
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) swimming away from the other Pelicans with a catch of fish in his pouch at Fort Myers Beach, 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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January 24th, 2015
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