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The smallest of the eight species of pelican, adult brown pelicans have a grayish-brown body with a darker underbelly and white head and neck. During breeding season the back part of the neck becomes deep chestnut and a yellow patch appears at the base of the front of the neck. Eyes are very light blue with pink eyerings. A long-lived bird, the oldes known banded Brown Pelican was 43 years old. ©Delores Knowles, 2009
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KC CHANG 30 Nov 2009
MARVELLOUS!!!Ai Shan 26 Nov 2009
Awesome capture!