American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhyncos) peers intently at the water as it searches for fish.

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Location: Giant Springs State Park, Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT, USA
Photo credit: © Craig Larcom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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