Brown Pelican Transitioning to Winter Breeding Plumage, #39893

Brown Pelican Transitioning to Winter Breeding Plumage, note the hind neck feathers (brown) are just filling in, the bright yellow head and red throat., Pelecanus occidentalis californicus, Pelecanus occidentalis, natural history stock photograph, photo id 39893
Brown Pelican Transitioning to Winter Breeding Plumage, note the hind neck feathers (brown) are just filling in, the bright yellow head and red throat.

Species: Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus, Pelecanus occidentalis
Image ID: 39893
Format: Digital 3:2
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