Sandscraper
White Pelicans taking off from South (little) Nest Key
These Pelicans migrate clear up to the North West in the off season. Nest Key is but one of their nesting areas on the Fl. Bay. (Everglades Nat'l Park)
Description
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Large, white waterbird.
Long bill with extensible pouch.
Legs short.
Body large and heavy.
Feet webbed.
Wings long and broad, with black trailing edge.
Tail short.
Size: 127-165 cm (50-65 in)
Wingspan: 244-290 cm (96-114 in)
Weight: 4500-9000 g (158.85-317.7 ounces
White Pelicans taking off from South (little) Nest Key
These Pelicans migrate clear up to the North West in the off season. Nest Key is but one of their nesting areas on the Fl. Bay. (Everglades Nat'l Park)
Description
top
Large, white waterbird.
Long bill with extensible pouch.
Legs short.
Body large and heavy.
Feet webbed.
Wings long and broad, with black trailing edge.
Tail short.
Size: 127-165 cm (50-65 in)
Wingspan: 244-290 cm (96-114 in)
Weight: 4500-9000 g (158.85-317.7 ounces