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the male in the breeding-season, after which it drops off. 

 It begins to grow about February 15, is perfect by May 1, 

 and drops off not later than July 1. 



To-day, as a matter of course, the Great White Pelican 

 is a rare bird. On the west coast of Florida it is even yet 



N. Y. Zoological Park. 



GREAT WHITE PELICAN. 



occasionally seen. We saw three at Marco Island, in January, 

 1914. It is yet found inland in certain western localities, 

 where there are lakes large enough to shelter it and supply it 

 with fish, and it is to be hoped that it will be many years 

 ere this grand bird is exterminated. Fortunately, a colony 

 has become established on an island in Yellowstone Lake, in 



