During mating season the male developes a fibrous plate on the upper part of the beak. photo

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29-MAR-2008

This "plate" is a unique characteristic of the white pelican. Also the bill is bright orange during the mating season.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
1/1000s f/9.0 at 400.0mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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