California brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis

California brown pelican, showing characteristic winter plumage including red/olive throat, brown hindneck, yellow and white head colors. La Jolla, USA, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 26463
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California brown pelican, showing characteristic winter plumage including red/olive throat, brown hindneck, yellow and white head colors. La Jolla, USA

Stock Photo: 26463
Species: Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus
Location: La Jolla, California, USA
Format: Digital 2:3
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