Pelecanidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of large water birds: "Pelecanidae" is the scientific family name for pelicans, which are large aquatic birds known for their long beaks and large throat pouches used for catching fish.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Pelecanidae family includes several species of pelicans found around the world.
    • Ornithologists study the behavior and migration patterns of the Pelecanidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in biological and zoological classifications to refer specifically to the family within the order Pelecaniformes.
    • The genus Pelecanus is the only extant genus within the family Pelecanidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pelican (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Pelecanidae.
    • A brown pelican is a member of the Pelecanidae.
Synonyms
  • Pelican family: A common, non-scientific synonym for Pelecanidae.
Noun
  1. pelicans

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