Pelecanidae
Definition
- 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
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pelicans
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