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
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Concept URI: https://new.informea.org/taxonomy/term/6391
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