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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1868-1874]. Abstract of Sclater, Notes on the pelicans living in the Society's gardens. CUL-DAR84.2.131. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 2.2022. RN2

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Proc. Z. Soc. 1868 p 265 — Sclater

Pelicanus onocrotalus — a beautiful rosy tint overspreads the whole plumage — a fine large lemon-coloured patch appears on the breast &c &c &c

"These phenomena, however, do not last very long, disappearing gradually about six week or two months after they have been attained."

Sclater, Philip Lutley. 1868. Notes on the pelicans living in the Society's gardens. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 36 no. 2 (14 May): 264-269, pls. XXV-XXVII. [CUL-DAR.LIB.PER-U1387] PDF Darwin cited this in Descent 2: 86, n79: "On the pelican, see Sclater, in 'Proc. Zool. Soc.' 1868, p. 265."

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