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Pelicans (genus Pelecanus) are a genus of large water birds that make up the family Pelecanidae. They are characterized by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped-up contents before swallowing. They have predominantly pale plumage, except for the brown and Peruvian pelicans.
- Peruvian Pelican
The Peruvian pelican (Pelecanus thagus) is a member of the...
- Australian Pelican
The Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) is a large...
- Frigatebird
Taxonomy Etymology. The term Frigate Bird itself was used in...
- Dalmatian Pelican
The Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is the largest...
- American white pelican
The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a...
- Brown pelican
The brown pelican ( Pelecanus occidentalis) is a bird of the...
- Great white pelican
The great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) also known...
- Peruvian Pelican
Apr 30, 2024 · Learn about pelican, a genus of seven or eight species of large water birds with elastic throat pouches. Find out how they catch fish, breed, fly, and are related to other birds.
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Pelicans (genus Pelecanus) are a genus of large water birds that make up the family Pelecanidae. They are characterized by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped-up contents before swallowing.
Genus: Pelecanus. Linnaeus, 1758. Pelicans are a genus of large water birds of the family Pelecanidae. They have a long beak and a large throat pouch. They drain water from the contents before swallowing the fish. They have mostly pale plumage, the exceptions being the brown and Peruvian pelicans.
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