Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), Florida
Prey has been sighted, the plunge dive commences and the bird begins to fold its wings. Brown pelicans are the only pelican species to plunge dive from the air in pursuit of their prey. Other species work from the water surface.
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Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), Florida
Prey has been sighted, the plunge dive commences and the bird begins to fold its wings. Brown pelicans are the only pelican species to plunge dive from the air in pursuit of their prey. Other species work from the water surface.
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All images are the property of the photographer and may not be reproduced, copied, downloaded, transmitted or used in any way without the written permission of the photographer
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