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White Pelican
gophish

White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrohynchos)

Single White Pelican flying. The large bump clearly visible on the bill is a horn that is grown by both the males and females during the courtship period and falls off after nesting.
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Habitat
river
Location
Alton, Illinois
Date taken
2-16-16
Scientific name
Pelecanus erythrohynchos
Equipment used
D7100 w/50-500 Sigma
KC Foggin
Supporter
A great shot Ken! I have never seen them with that bump before and hopefully will someday. Thanks for the education buddy.
 
Doc Duck
I wonder what its function is, except perhaps to show that they're quite literally "horny" ;)
 
STEFFRO1
Supporter
Great in-flight image of this lovely pelican Ken!! Always wondered if only the males grew them! tfs it buddy!
 

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