水すい禽きん

noun

waterfowl; aquatic bird

A somewhat formal or technical term for birds that live on or near water, such as ducks, geese, and swans. In everyday speech, more specific bird names or 水鳥 (みずどり) are often used.

• この湖みずうみは水すい禽きんの観かん察さつに適てきしている。

  This lake is suitable for observing waterfowl.

• 水すい禽きん類るいにはカモやハクチョウが含ふくまれる。

  Waterfowl include ducks and swans.