Birds of Costa Rica


American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) Rare/Accidental Costa Rica
Photograph by Jorge Obando Gutierrez © Copyrighted, All Rights Reserved.

Much larger than the more common Brown Pelican.


Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis carolinensis) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Photograph by Tom Friedel © All Rights Reserved.

Often seen along the shore diving into schools of small fish with bill wide open.
Perched, cleaning, with breeding colors.
On water.
A dive at point of impact with water.

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