Brown Pelican

Brown Pelican

 

 Pelecanus occidentalis

Animals Unique | Brown Pelican | Bird Spotting: The brown pelican is the only dark pelican. This is a very large,stocky bird. The bill is long and flat with an extendible pouch. The brown pelicanhas webbed feet, and its legs are short, the which this bird Gives a slightlytop-heavy look. Habitat: Sandy beaches and coastal lagoons are the habitats of choice for thebrown pelican. This large bird is also seen at waterfronts Often sitting on pilings.

Nesting: The brown pelican is at home in Brussels and lays two or three Chalkywhite eggs in a nest built with sticks, straw and debris. Brown pelicans use Theirwebbed feet to keep the eggs warm. Nests are usually placed in a tree or lowbush.

Bird Bite: The brown pelican is the only pelican to catch its food by plunging fromgreat heights in the water and diving underwater.

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