©Delores J. Knowles 2008 -- Yesterday, I posted an image of a young, immature Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis). This is a full grown mature adult. 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. Photographedon the west coast of Florida in Citrus County.
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Jeanne Santiago 21 Feb 2008
Beautiful capture!Joanna Jungjohann 21 Feb 2008
super awesome, words alone cannot say how I feel when I see this king beautyMrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 21 Feb 2008
BEAUTIFUL Photo!!!Fantastic camera work,Delores!!!:)jamie winter 21 Feb 2008
excellent great colorMelinda Sue Flessert 21 Feb 2008
awesome shot