- Booby: Boobies are often confused with pelicans because of their similar body shape and size. They both have long necks, large wings, and webbed feet. However, boobies have pointed tails and smaller beaks than pelicans.
- Cormorant: Cormorants are another group of birds that look similar to pelicans. They have long necks and bills and webbed feet and black feathers. However, cormorants are smaller than pelicans and have shorter wings.
- Gannet: Gannets are seabirds that resemble pelicans in appearance. They are large birds with long wings, webbed feet, and hooked bills. However, gannets have white feathers and pointed tails.