California brown pelican in flight, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus

California brown pelican in flight, wings spread wide as it approaches its landing area on cliffs over the sea. La Jolla, USA, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus, Pelecanus occidentalis, natural history stock photograph, photo id 36691Add To Light Table
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California brown pelican in flight, wings spread wide as it approaches its landing area on cliffs over the sea. La Jolla, USA

Stock Photo: 36691
Species: Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus, Pelecanus occidentalis
Location: La Jolla, California, USA
Format: Digital 2:3
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