Pelicans go by several collective nouns, the most common being a squadron, a pod, a pouch, and a scoop. The name usually reflects what the birds are doing: a squadron describes pelicans flying together in formation, a pod is a group moving as one, a pouch refers to birds nesting in a group, and a scoop describes them feeding together. You may also hear a group of pelicans called a colony, a rookery, or a raft.
What Is a Group of Pelicans Called? – Pelicans Collective Nouns.
