What is another word for pelicans?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛlɪkənz] (IPA)

Pelicans are large birds with unique features such as long beaks and throat pouches. They are commonly found near water bodies like lakes, rivers, and oceans. Synonyms for pelicans include the brown pelican, white pelican, Australian pelican, great white pelican, and Dalmatian pelican. The brown pelican is found in the Americas and is known for its diving skills to catch fish. The white pelican, on the other hand, is found in North America and uses its massive bill to scoop up fish. The Australian pelican lives around the waters of Australia and is known for its spectacular stretch of wings. Great white pelicans are found in Africa, Europe, and Asia, while Dalmatian pelicans are native to Europe and Asia.

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Usage examples for Pelicans

He had seen at Sisal, egretes, pelicans, and ducks which were rare in collections at home, and an oscillated wild turkey, which alone he thought worth the voyage to that place; and now, our attention being particularly directed to the subject, in some places the shrubs and bushes seemed brilliant with the plumage and vocal with the notes of birds.
"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I."
John L. Stephens
There were solemn pelicans, and such kind of grotesque bird as use only one leg, it being long enough for two, and never that to walk upon, so far as anybody had ever noticed.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
Grouse, foxes, prairie dogs, jack rabbits, pelicans, squirrels, deer, wolves-the boats full of meat all the time, and two or three beaver every night!
"The Young Alaskans on the Missouri"
Emerson Hough

Related words: bird pelicans, brown pelican, red-throated pelican, American pelican, black-crowned night heron, white pelican

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