pelican

• Grand oiseau aquatique aux longues ailes et au bec caractéristique muni d'une poche servant à capturer et à conserver les poissons.

A large seabird with long wings and a distinctive large bill that has a pouch used for catching and storing fish.

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   A large, long-winged seabird with a distinctive long bill that has a large, expandable pouch used for catching fish.

   Pélican

   • The pelican scooped up fish in its large bill.
   • We saw a flock of pelicans flying over the coast.
   • Pelicans are often found near lakes and oceans.