California Brown Pelican head throw, stretching its throat to keep it flexible and healthy. Note the winter mating plumage, olive and red throat, yellow head. La Jolla, California, USA
Stock Photo: 30339 Species: Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus Location: La Jolla, California, USA Format: Digital 3:2 Copyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide.
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