Meaning & use
waterfowl
Birds, such as ducks, geese, and swans, that live on or near water.
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The wetland is a protected habitat for migrating waterfowl each winter.
Hunters in the region are required to have a special license for waterfowl.
A note on using this word
Used as both singular and plural; there is no separate plural form like waterfowls.
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