Difference between Waterfowl and Waterbird

WATERFOWL vs WATERBIRD: NOUN

Birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, that spend most of their non-flying time on water; especially those of the family Anatidae
Any bird that frequents the water, or lives about rivers, lakes, etc., or on or near the sea; an aquatic fowl; -- used also collectively.
In a restricted sense, swimming birds, especially those which, as the Anseres, are used for food or for any reason engage the attention of sportsmen.
Same as water-birds.
Swimming game birds, such as ducks and geese, considered as a group.
A waterbird, especially a swimming bird.
Freshwater aquatic bird

Sandhill crane, Wildfowl, Trumpeter swan, Pheasant, Anatidae, Game, Aquatic, Duck, Seabirds, Fowl, Waterbirds, Bird, Birds, Water bird, Waterbird

Bald eagle, Quail, Tundra swan, Sandhill crane, Wildfowl, Trumpeter swan, Pheasant, Game, Aquatic, Duck, Seabirds, Fowl, Waterbirds, Bird, Waterbird

Dogs are allowed only for waterfowl hunting by permitted waterfowl hunters on the day of their hunt.
Hunters build blinds to conceal themselves from waterfowl, as waterfowl have sharp eyes and can see colors.
Hess Waterfowl guide service offers guided or unguided waterfowl hunts on private owned farm ground.
As the world leader in waterfowl research, Delta Waterfowl is thrilled to welcome Dr.
Completion of a waterfowl identification course is also mandatory for all waterfowl hunters.
The Waterfowl license is issued to all that are hunting migratory waterfowl.
Federal Waterfowl Season, except for scheduled waterfowl hunts.
Waterfowl require HIP permit, state and federal waterfowl stamps.
This important tradition allows waterfowl hunters to come together to practice the art of waterfowl hunting and network with other waterfowl enthusiasts.
On Designated Waterfowl Areas, no species other than waterfowl may be taken during waterfowl hunts.

The brief period of flooding in July came too late to affect most waterbird colonies.
Honokbhau becomes they are observed waterbird young, or establish a rookery near the Park.
Waterbird Use of and Management Considerations for Cook Inlet State Game Refuge: Unpublished Report.
Methodology for the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Colonial Waterbird Population Studies.
There are many reasons for collecting waterbird data from around the country.
Unraveling the importance of rice fields for waterbird populations in Europe.
The site is notable for its rich terrestrial and waterbird populations.
Auria, Waterbird Biologist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Annual Meeting of The Waterbird Society, Reykjavik, Iceland.
Annual Conference of the Waterbird Society, Salisbury, Maryland.