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8.00" x 6.00"
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10.00" x 8.00"
American White Pelican Poster
by Bill and Linda Tiepelman
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American White Pelican poster by Bill and Linda Tiepelman. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The American white pelican is one of the largest birds in North America. The body of a big adult can measure more than four feet in length, with a... more
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Artist's Description
The American white pelican is one of the largest birds in North America. The body of a big adult can measure more than four feet in length, with a wingspan of more than eight feet. The pelican's long bill is orange, with an extendable throat pouch on the underside. Though most of its plumage is pure white, the outer feathers of its wings are black. The pelican's legs and webbed feet are orange. Males and females look alike.
Pelicans are fish eaters. But the white pelican doesn't dive for fish like its cousin the brown pelican does. Instead, it dips its head underwater to scoop up its prey. White pelicans have been observed fishing cooperatively. Several birds congregate on top of the water in a circle, thereby herding the fish into a denser mass. Then each pelican dips its head beneath the surface simultaneously to snag a meal.
White pelicans are migratory birds. They breed in inland Canada and in scattered sites in the northern United States. In the U.S., one of their la...
About Bill and Linda Tiepelman
We have been married for 25+ years and enjoy photographing the world around us. Being able to explore and enjoy the outdoors, nature, and local beauty together as a shared passion keeps us strong and interested in each other and examining the subtleties and beauty the world has to offer. Follow us on Facebook to see all of our daily photo posts.
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Barbara Chichester
Outstanding work, this is remarkable! v/f and twt!
Marcia Lee Jones
Wonderfully detailed! v/f
Bobby Dar
Marvelous work....>F