I'm a Fleur de Lis
by Beth Vincent
Title
I'm a Fleur de Lis
Artist
Beth Vincent
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Official State Bird of Louisiana
The brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) was designated the official state bird of Louisiana in 1966. Early European settlers were impressed with the pelican's generous and nurturing attitude toward their young, and the brown pelican has been a symbol of Louisiana since that time.
The state bird of Louisiana is unique among the world's seven species of pelicans. The brown pelican is found along the ocean shores and not on inland lakes. It is the only dark pelican, and also the only one that plunges from the air into the water to catch its food.
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June 9th, 2019
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