Pelecanus Occidentalis Collection

Brown Pelican - bird in breeding plumage in flight - Cliffs of La Jolla, California, USA. Eastern Pacific Ocean
FG-ED-020 Brown Pelican - bird in breeding plumage in flight Cliffs of La Jolla, California, USA. Eastern Pacific Ocean. Pelecanus occidentalis Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) by the Great Bay Beach, Treasure Beach, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) close up whilst resting, Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

USA, California, Santa Barbara, Brown Pelican

Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) in flight formation at sunset near Isla Rasita, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) in front of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge at Tampa Bay, Florida, United States of America, North America

Brown Pelican - Photographed on the cliffs of La Jolla, California, USA. Eastern Pacific Ocean
FG-ED-008 Brown Pelican - Photographed on the cliffs of La Jolla California, USA. Eastern Pacific Ocean. Pelecanus occidentalis Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display

Brown Pelican - adult feeding chicks - Photographed off Baja California - Mexico
FG-AP-258 Brown Pelican - adult feeding chicks Photographed off Baja California - Mexico Pelecanus occidentalis Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mexico, Baja California El Sargento, Rancho Sur, Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis

Mexico, Baja California El Sargento, Rancho Sur, Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, collage

USA, South Texas. Aranas National Wildlife refuge, brown pelican

USA, South Texas. Brown pelican, close-up of youngster

Brown pelican, preening session

Brown pelican, morning preening, Southern California coast, USA

Brown pelican, head throw communication, Southern California Coast, USA

Brown pelican preening, coastal Southern California, USA

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) in flight, Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) portrait, Pacific race, breeding plumage, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, California, USA

Brown pelican, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA

Split level view of Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) feeding, Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) feeding chicks at nest, Puerto Ayora / Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) flying above the waves. Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Brown Pelican flying, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) fishing, Sanibel Island, J. N
Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) fishing, Sanibel Island, J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA

Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) flying with Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands beyond. Rasa Island Special Biosphere Reserve, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. April

Three Brown noddies / Common noddies (Anous stolidus) trying to steal a fish from a Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Pacific Ocean

Blue-footed booby and brown pelican, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island

Brown pelican taking off from water, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Brown pelican at first light

Brown pelican

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) resting on rocks, Cabo Pulmo National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. November

Brown pelican, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Brown pelican, Espanola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

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Pair of Brown Pelicans, Pelecanus occidentalis, at the nest with young. Florida Date: 15-Apr-19

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) pair in breeding plumage, collecting nesting material, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Brown pelican, Cabo San Lucas, Baja Mexico

Native American method of fishing with pelicans
6337398 Native American method of fishing with pelicans by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Native American method of fishing with pelicans)

Brown Pelican yawning, Florida

Brown Pelican coming in for a landing, Florida

Brown Pelican perched on piling

Brown Pelican, Florida

Aerial view of Galapagos sea lion group (Zalophus wollebaeki) swimming with Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) followng them to hunt and scavenge

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) landing reflected in tide pool, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Brown pelicans (Pelicanus occidentalis) flock in flight over sea, Galapagos

Brown noddy (Anous stolidus) two mobbing Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) swimming

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) young and adult in nesting colony

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The majestic Pelecanus occidentalis, commonly known as the Brown Pelican, graces the skies and shores of various coastal regions. With its striking breeding plumage, this bird is a sight to behold in flight against the picturesque cliffs of La Jolla, California. As it soars above the Eastern Pacific Ocean, it showcases its impressive wingspan and graceful movements. In Punta Suarez on Espanola Island, we catch a close-up glimpse of this magnificent creature while it rests peacefully. Its intricate features become more apparent - from its distinctive brown feathers to its sharp beak perfectly adapted for catching fish. Great Bay Beach in Treasure Beach provides another stunning backdrop for these elegant birds. Against the vastness of the ocean, they stand tall and proud as they survey their surroundings with keen eyesight. Santa Barbara becomes a temporary home for these pelicans as they grace us with their presence. Their presence adds an extra touch of beauty to this already enchanting coastal city. At sunset near Isla Rasita, we witness a breathtaking display as these pelicans fly together in perfect formation. The golden hues of dusk illuminate their silhouettes against the horizon - truly a mesmerizing sight. Off Baja California in Mexico lies another scene filled with wonder: adult Brown Pelicans diligently feeding their hungry chicks. This heartwarming moment reminds us of nature's nurturing side and highlights the importance of family bonds even among our feathered friends. Further south at Rasa Island Special Biosphere Reserve in Sea of Cortez, Mexico, Brown Pelicans share airspace with Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands beyond. Here they contribute to preserving biodiversity within this protected area - proof that conservation efforts can make a difference. Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island offers yet another opportunity to observe these birds' aerial prowess. They effortlessly glide through the air while showcasing their agility and adaptability amidst rocky terrains. A portrait captures one of these Pacific race Brown Pelicans in its breeding plumage at Bolsa.