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Other than "flock," is there a collective name for a group of pelicans?

Question #131484. Asked by Dreamcoat.

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Answer has 3 votes.
Yes, a group is referred to as a 'colony'.


link http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/pelican/

Jun 16 2013, 1:26 AM
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Answer has 4 votes.

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There are several; brief, pod, pouch, scoop and squadron.
Yes, pelican brief is a pun on the term.


link http://blog.nwf.org/2012/10/photo-of-the-day-squadron-of-pelicans/
link http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos-brief-pelicans-image10991573

Jun 16 2013, 1:29 AM
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