Peruvian Pelican
by James Brunker
Title
Peruvian Pelican
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James Brunker
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Photograph
Description
The Peruvian pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis thagus) is one of the most beautiful pelicans (especially when in breeding plumage such as here) and common along the coasts of Peru and Chile. It used to be classed as a subspecies of the smaller brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis).
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, copying and uploading / posting directly to social media sites rather than sharing etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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December 2nd, 2010
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