From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishwildfowlwild‧fowl /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/ noun [plural] HBAbirds, especially ones that live near water such as ducks
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wildfowl• They're joined by up to 16,000 wildfowl that also enjoy a winter break here.• Pagham Harbour holds 4,000 to 7,000 waders and approximately 1,500 wildfowl.• The 20-page text makes a valiant attempt to comprehend wildfowl biology.• Two will be described here: pillow mounds and former rabbit warrens, and decoys for taking wildfowl.• It's a spectacular sight, as the wildfowl jockey for position to grab the biggest beak or bill full of food.• October sees the sizeable arrival of winter wildfowl and waders to our shores. 