水鳥(みずとり)

みずとり
noun
waterfowl; water bird
animal-birdnature
1. waterfowl; water bird; aquatic bird
A general term for birds that live on or near water, including ducks, geese, swans, herons, and similar species.
池(いけ)に水鳥(みずとり)がいる。
There are waterfowl on the pond.
公園(こうえん)の湖(みずうみ)には多(おお)くの水鳥(みずとり)が集(あつ)まる。
Many waterfowl gather at the park's lake.
冬(ふゆ)になると、シベリアから渡(わた)ってくる水鳥(みずとり)を観察(かんさつ)できる。
In winter, you can observe waterfowl that migrate from Siberia.

Usage

A general term covering various species of aquatic birds. Often seen in nature writing, birdwatching contexts, and environmental topics. Japan is an important wintering ground for many migratory waterfowl.

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Compare: 野鳥(やちょう) (wild bird)
Compare: 渡(わた)り鳥(どり) (migratory bird)
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