Yes. As Chordates (or members of the phylum Chordata), pelicans share the following characteristics:
The same phylum you belong to! Chordata.
chordata/chordates
Chordata
dogs belong to the phylum chordata
Phylum Chordata.
Cows belong to the phylum Chordata.
Apes belong to the phylum Chordata.
Birds belong to the phylum Chordata, specifically the subphylum Vertebrata. This means that birds are vertebrate animals with a backbone.
The jaguar belongs to the phylum Chordata.
Vultures are found in the "Chordata" Phylum.
Bullfrogs belong to the phylum Chordata.
Bullfrogs belong to the phylum Chordata.