Pelecanidae is the pelican family of large waterbirds, comprising a single living genus, Pelecanus, distinguished by a long bill with an expandable throat pouch used to catch fish. Pelicans are found on every continent except Antarctica, frequenting both inland and coastal waters, and often forage cooperatively in groups.
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Sources
1. Pelecanidae (Wikipedia)
2. Pelecanidae - Wikipedia
Introduction, sentence 1Quote, Introduction, sentence 1
The Pelecanidae is a family of pelecaniform birds
3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Pelecanidae
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCountQuote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 8
4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Pelecanidae
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Pelecanidae" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 37.71 ... "early_interval": "Priabonian"
Wikidata: Pelecanidae
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