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 terms:
waterfowl
water bird
aquatic bird
migratory waterbird
Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/en/terms/waterbird
In other languages
French
oiseaux d’eau
Russian
водоплавающая птица
Spanish
ave acuática
Chinese, Simplified
水鸟
Arabic
طير مائي
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Convention on Migratory Species | 1 document |
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Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds | 1 article or paragraph73 decisions |
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Ramsar Convention | 3 documents |