Pelicans

Pelecanidae

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A Field Guide to Eastern Birds. by Roger Tory Peterson.

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Pelicans are among the more recognizable with their elongate, flat beak with its handing pouch. The species are large and have webbed feet. There are 8 species worldwide and 2 species in North America.

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis