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American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)
This breeding bird shows the characteristic bill bump caused by circulating hormones. It is called a nuptial tubercle and is supposed to make them more attractive-presumably to other pelicans ! It will fall off at the end of the breeding season.
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Uploaded on July 25, 2019
Taken on July 14, 2019
American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)
This breeding bird shows the characteristic bill bump caused by circulating hormones. It is called a nuptial tubercle and is supposed to make them more attractive-presumably to other pelicans ! It will fall off at the end of the breeding season.
2,132
views
74
faves
79
comments
Uploaded on July 25, 2019
Taken on July 14, 2019