The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) in California


The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is the smallest of the eight species of pelican, although it is a large bird in nearly every other regard. It is 106-137 cm (42-54 in) in length, weighs from to kg (6-12 lb) and has a wingspan from to m (6 to ft).


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