Waterfowl

/ˈwɔːtərfaʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Waterfowl refers to birds that are commonly found in or around water, particularly those that are adapted for swimming, such as ducks and geese.

The lake was filled with various species of waterfowl, including ducks, swans, and geese.

Waterfowl are often hunted for sport or food.

In the fall, many hunters enjoy tracking waterfowl during migratory seasons.

Conservation programs often focus on protecting habitats for waterfowl.

The wetlands restoration project aims to improve the breeding grounds for local waterfowl.

Migratory waterfowl travel great distances between breeding and wintering grounds.

Every spring, thousands of migratory waterfowl return to the northern lakes to breed.

Waterfowl can serve as indicators of the health of aquatic ecosystems.

Scientists study waterfowl populations to assess the impact of pollution on local environments.

The term 'waterfowl' combines 'water' + 'fowl', with 'fowl' derived from Old English 'fugol' meaning bird.

wild waterfowl

Refers to waterfowl that live in the wild, not domesticated.

waterfowl hunting

The activity of hunting waterfowl for sport or food.

waterfowl migration

The seasonal movement of waterfowl from breeding to wintering grounds.

duck

A common type of waterfowl, often found in ponds and rivers.

goose

A larger waterfowl that often migrates in flocks.

swamp

A wetland area where many waterfowl may be found.

A term sometimes used jokingly to refer to a clumsy person.

Don't trip on that step, or you'll look like a waterfowl!

Referring to a person who frequently goes fishing or hunting for waterfowl.

He's such a waterfowl chaser; he's out every weekend.