. Nests and eggs of North American birds [microform]. Birds; Birds; Birds; Birds; Birds; Oiseaux; Oiseaux; Oiseaux; Oiseaux; Oiseaux. NOR'f'H AMERICAN BIRDS. 59 126. Pelecanus fuscus Linn. [641.] Illinois. Hab. Brown Pelloaui Atlantic coast of tropical and subtropical America, north to North Carolina; accidental in This Pelican is an abundant bird, and constant resident of Florida and southward into the tropical regions. It is said, when feeding, to plunge for its prey like a gannet, and does not scoop them while swim- ming, like the White Pelican. Like the white species, however, it selects p
. Nests and eggs of North American birds [microform]. Birds; Birds; Birds; Birds; Birds; Oiseaux; Oiseaux; Oiseaux; Oiseaux; Oiseaux. NOR'f'H AMERICAN BIRDS. 59 126. Pelecanus fuscus Linn. [641.] Illinois. Hab. Brown Pelloaui Atlantic coast of tropical and subtropical America, north to North Carolina; accidental in This Pelican is an abundant bird, and constant resident of Florida and southward into the tropical regions. It is said, when feeding, to plunge for its prey like a gannet, and does not scoop them while swim- ming, like the White Pelican. Like the white species, however, it selects particular localities lor breeding, and will return to them from year to year. Pelican Island, in the Indian River, Florida, is a noted breeding ground, where thousands congregate for this purpose. Here they breed in March and April. Mr. Stuart says they breed in large communities on the islands along the Gulf coast, most always placing the bulky nests in mangrove trees; often as many as a dozen nests are built in a single tree. They are made of sticks and weeds, lined with grasses. Many nests are also placed on the ground. Along the gulf coast fresh eggs may be found in May and June. From two to five eggs are laid, three being the most common number. Six selected specimens measure: , , , , , They are chalky white, and in every respect, except size, resemble those of the White Pelican. 127. Pelecanus californicus Ridgw. California Brown Pelican. Hab. Pacific coast, from Washington Territory to Mexico and beyond, and probably to Mexico and Central America. The general habits, nesting and eggs of the Brown Pelican found on the Pacific coast are exactly the same as those of P. fuscus. It is a larger bird and has a red pouch during the pairing season. It is said to breed on islands on the western coast of Mexico, and inland marshes. Breeds abundantly in Honduras, along the coasts and in the interior. 128. Fregata aquila (Linn.)
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