game bird; game fowl
Refers to birds that are legally hunted for sport or food. Used in hunting regulations and wildlife management contexts.
In this area, the types of game birds and the hunting season are regulated by law.
鳥獣 is a broader term for 'birds and animals', often used in wildlife protection contexts, whereas 狩猟鳥 is limited to game birds.
Compound of 狩猟 (hunting) and 鳥 (bird).