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Pelecanidae - Pelicans

There are eight species of large water birds in this family. Pelicans are found on lakes and in coastal regions around the world. They live and travel in groups.

pelican

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Pelecaniformes
 Family: Pelecanidae