American white pelican

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Great shots! I love these guys. They have such a prehistoric, dinosaur-like look about them.

Is this outgrowth on the beak common in pelicans?
Yup, breeding adults develop the little plate on their bill. It falls off after the breeding season concludes. As far as I know, itʻs only white pelicans that get them.
 
Great shots! I love these guys. They have such a prehistoric, dinosaur-like look about them.


Yup, breeding adults develop the little plate on their bill. It falls off after the breeding season concludes. As far as I know, itʻs only white pelicans that get them.
Thank you
 
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