Brown pelican in flight. The wingspan of the brown pelican is over 7 feet wide. The California race of the brown pelican holds endangered species status. In winter months, breeding adults assume a dramatic plumage. La Jolla, California, USA
Image: 20053
Species: Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus
Common name: Brown pelican
Location: La Jolla, California, USA
Lat/Long: 32° 51' 00.76"N, 117° 16' 13.01"W (Coordinates: 32.85021°, -117.27028°)
Format: Digital 3:2
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