Brown pelican soaring over the Pacific ocean, Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown pelican in flight, soaring over the Pacific ocean near San Diego. 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, USA, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 37558
Brown pelican in flight, soaring over the Pacific ocean near San Diego. 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, USA

This image is featured in: Photographing California Brown Pelicans in La Jolla, Canon R5 Autofocus Settings for Birds in Flight

Species: Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 37558
Format: Digital 2:3
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