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  1. white pelican, Pelecanus erythrorhynchosnoun

    large American pelican; white with black wing feathers

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  1. white pelican

    A white pelican is a large water bird belonging to the Pelecanus genus whose main characteristic is its predominantly white plumage. Best known species include the American White Pelican and the Great White Pelican. They are famous for their long beaks with a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water before swallowing. White pelican habitats are often near water sources, where they feed mostly on fish. They are highly social birds that live in flocks and frequently engage in cooperative foraging behavior.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of white pelican in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of white pelican in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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