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
Broader: Migratory species
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
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 Waterbirds
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 decision |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 6 decisions |
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Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds | 1 article or paragraph25 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 3 decisions |
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The Convention on Wetlands | 13 decisions3 documents |