waterfowl
noun
wa·ter·fowl
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfau̇(-ə)l 
ˈwä-
plural waterfowl also waterfowls
: a bird that frequents water
especially
: a swimming game bird (such as a duck or goose) as distinguished from an upland game bird or shorebird
Examples of waterfowl in a Sentence
The lake is a refuge for migrating waterfowl.
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
What is bird flu? Avian influenza is a viral infection naturally occurring in wild birds, including waterfowl and shorebirds, according to the state.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
The majority of infections are within waterfowl and domestic poultry, but other mammals can contract avian flu.
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The payload is 125% heavier than steel, allowing waterfowl hunters to use smaller shot size without sacrificing range or performance.
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waterfowl
noun
wa·ter·fowl
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌfau̇l
ˈwät-
plural waterfowl also waterfowls
: a bird that is found in or near water
especially
: a swimming bird (as a duck or goose) often hunted as game
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