white pelican

• Grand oiseau aquatique (Pelecanus onocrotalus ou Pelecanus erythrorhynchos), caractérisé par un plumage blanc, un long bec et un grand sac gulaire, que l'on trouve généralement dans les eaux côtières et intérieures.

A large water bird species (Pelecanus onocrotalus or Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) known for its white plumage, long beak, and large throat pouch, typically found in coastal and inland waters.

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   A large water bird with white plumage, a long beak, and a throat pouch, found in North America and Europe.

   Pélican blanc

   • The white pelican glided gracefully over the lake.
   • We spotted a white pelican fishing near the shore.
   • White pelicans often travel in large flocks.