Brown Pelican Photo, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus

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California brown pelican preening. La Jolla, California, USA

Stock Photo: 27261  -?- 
Species: Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus
Location: La Jolla, California, USA
Lat/Long: N 032° 50' 59.33", W 117° 16' 12.32" (Coordinates: 32.84981°, -117.27009°)
Altitude: 16.40m
Format: Digital 2:3
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