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What

Eastern Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis ssp. carolinensis)

Observer

rtuggle10

Date

October 8, 2013

Description

Seen at 6:30 pm

Scientific Name - Pelecanus occidentalis carolinensis

Range - Atlantic and Gulf Coast

Niche - eats fish by scooping them from the water; are in competition with gulls for food; hunted by raccoons and coyotes

Habitat - small, isolated coastal islands

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