Brown Pelicans - Goose Island, Texas is a photograph by TN Fairey which was uploaded on February 7th, 2016.
Brown Pelicans - Goose Island, Texas
The Brown Pelican is the smallest of the eight species of pelican, although it is a large bird in nearly every other regard. It is 106-137 cm (42-54... more
by TN Fairey
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Brown Pelicans - Goose Island, Texas
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TN Fairey
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The Brown Pelican is the smallest of the eight species of pelican, although it is a large bird in nearly every other regard. It is 106-137 cm (42-54 in) in length, weighs from 2.75 to 5.5 kg (6.1 to 12 lb) and has a wingspan from 1.83 to 2.5 m (6.0 to 8.2 ft).
Pelicans are very gregarious birds; they live in flocks of both sexes throughout the year. They are exceptionally buoyant due to the internal air sacks beneath their skin and in their bones, and as graceful in the air as they are clumsy on land. In level flight, pelicans fly in groups, with their heads held back on their shoulders, the bills resting on their folded necks. They may fly in a "V", but usually in regular lines or single file, often low over the water's surface
These birds nest in colonies, often on islands and/or in mangroves. Male pelicans pick out the nesting sites and perform an "advertising" display which attracts the females. Once a pair forms a bond, overt communication between them is minimal.
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February 7th, 2016
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Comments (40)
Will Borden
Hi Tessa~~fabulous clarity! A very likeable photograph of this pair of Brown Pelicans- perfectly composed against the colorful ocean water in the background!! F&L&Twt&Pin!
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
DJ MacIsaac
Wow, these birds look amazing TN... the details and clarity are superb, excellent capture... 😊lf
Karen Adams
Wow! Somehow you have managed to make these birds good looking! That is quite a feat! Great capture...beautiful composed!....vf
TN Fairey replied:
Thank you Karen! This was taken during the breeding season when they get these beautiful colors.