Any bird that frequents the water, or lives about rivers, lakes, etc., or on or near the sea; an aquatic fowl; -- used also collectively.
Birds which frequent and often swim in water, nest and raise their young near water, and drive at least part of their food from aquatic plants and animals.
Birds whose primary habitat is aquatic.
Birds that have webbed feet and like to swim.
swimming game birds as distinguished from upland game birds and shorebirds Minnesota: Modern Farming
A bird that is often near water such as ducks and geese.
Birds that are ecologically dependant on wetlands for their food, shelter and reproduction. ( sauvagine)
Birds that swim and live near water, including ducks, geese, and swans.
Birds that swim, such as ducks and swans
Any bird that frequents the water, or lives on or near rivers, lakes, seas, etc.-some of which are long-legged waders and others web-footed swimmers. The term is especially common for swimming game birds.
a swimming bird ,such as a duck, goose, or swan, usually frequenting freshwater areas. Swimming game birds as a group.
birds that depend on water for habitat i.e. ducks.
birds that spend most of their time in the water and have webbed feet designed for swimming; includes ducks and geese.
a bird that frequents water
Swans, geese and ducks. Aquatic birds with webbed feet, long necks and broad, flat beaks edged with homy lamellae.