pelecanus Synonyms

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pelecanus Meaning

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pelecanus (n)

type genus of the Pelecanidae

pelecanus Sentence Examples

  1. The Pelecanus genus encompasses several species of large waterbirds known as pelicans.
  2. Pelecanus onocrotalus, the great white pelican, has a distinctive pouch beneath its beak.
  3. Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, the American white pelican, is found in North America.
  4. Pelecanus rufescens, the pink-backed pelican, resides in Africa and Madagascar.
  5. Pelecanus conspicillatus, the Australian pelican, is the largest pelican species.
  6. Pelecanus occidentalis, the brown pelican, is native to the Americas.
  7. Male pelecanus have a larger pouch than females.
  8. Pelecanus chicks are born naked and blind but develop quickly.
  9. Pelecanus flocks gather in large numbers for breeding and feeding.
  10. The unique feeding habits of pelecanus species make them intriguing subjects of scientific study.

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type genus of the Pelecanidae

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The Pelecanus genus encompasses several species of large waterbirds known as pelicans.

Pelecanus onocrotalus, the great white pelican, has a distinctive pouch beneath its beak.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, the American white pelican, is found in North America.

Pelecanus rufescens, the pink-backed pelican, resides in Africa and Madagascar.