American White Pelican by photosynthesis
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A better view of one of the pelicans at the Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. I was curious about that bump on it's bill & found this information from a Wikipedia entry:
"The bill is huge and flat on the top, with a large throat sac below, and, in the breeding season, is vivid orange in color as is the iris, the bare skin around the eye, and the feet. In the breeding season, there is a laterally flattened "horn" on the upper bill, located about one-third the bill's length behind the tip. This is the only one of the eight species of pelican to have a bill "horn". The horn is shed after the birds have mated and laid their eggs. Outside of the breeding season the bare parts become duller in color, with the naked facial skin yellow and the bill, pouch, and feet an orangy-flesh color."
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates it & happy Thursday to everyone who doesn't. And don't forget to zoom...
Comments (14)
jayfar
This is a beautiful picture and some really interesting info.
prutzworks
cool shot and thanx fot info
ronmolina
Marvelous shot!
sharky_
Happy Thanksgiving to you... Aloha
sossy
fascinating capture of this wonderful guy! ;o)
tennesseecowgirl
I think I would do the mating to get rid of it LOL very interesting information and nice capture.
UVDan
A beautiful shot! Happy Thanksgiving!
Rob2753
I never knew that What an odd evolutionary thing to happen, beautifully taken and thanks for the info too it is interesting
Faemike55
Very beautiful shot and definitely interesting information
pimanjc
Excellent capture of this bird.
auntietk
That's fascinating! Looks like you were there at just the right time.
goodoleboy
Deep rich color and high contrast in this cool capture of the waterfowl and environs.
MrsRatbag
I guess that's one way to advertise that you're available, eh? I never knew all that, fascinating information and a great shot of this beautiful bird!
danapommet
Excellent photo and information. That water looks cold!