Pelican Perch #1 is a photograph by Paul Lindner which was uploaded on January 27th, 2017.
Pelican Perch #1
The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body. Squadrons glide above the surf along... more
by Paul Lindner
Title
Pelican Perch #1
Artist
Paul Lindner
Medium
Photograph
Description
The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body. Squadrons glide above the surf along southern and western coasts, rising and falling in a graceful echo of the waves. They feed by plunge-diving from high up, using the force of impact to stun small fish before scooping them up. They are fairly common today�an excellent example of a species� recovery from pesticide pollution that once placed them at the brink of extinction.
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January 27th, 2017
