Noun
Any bird that frequents the water, or lives about rivers, lakes, etc., or on or near the sea; an aquatic fowl; -- used also collectively.
Source: Webster's dictionaryLive in the world like a waterfowl. The water clings to the bird, but the bird shakes it off. Live in the world like a mudfish. The fish lives in the mud, but its skin is always bright and shiny. Ramakrishna
As a result, it developed a flora which tolerated brackish water and was the home of numerous waterfowl. Source: Internet
Bird watchers are excited over the re-sighting of a number of birds after around five years in the Chilika lake, the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country, this winter. Source: Internet
A PCC spokesperson said the ice surface location directly impacted nesting, habitat, food and protection for waterfowl. Source: Internet
A study in 1991 showed that $20.1 million came from sales related to waterfowl hunting along the Detroit River. Source: Internet
During the same year, bird watching, photography, and other non-consumptive uses of waterfowl contributed an additional $192.8 million to Michigan’s economy. Source: Internet