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Biological diversity

Definition(s)

1) Aquatic birds which constitute the order Anseriformes, including the swans, ducks, geese, and screamers. (Source: GEMET/MGH); 2) in the context of the RAMSAR Convention birds that are ecologically dependent on wetlands. (Art. 1.2 of the RAMSAR Convention)

Hierarchy

Alternative labels:
aquatic bird
migratory waterbird
water bird
waterfowl

In other languages

French
oiseaux d’eau
Russian
водоплавающая птица
Spanish
ave acuática
Arabic
طير مائي

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with waterbird

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Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds
The Convention on Wetlands