Waterfowl (noun)

Birds that live on or near water, such as ducks, geese, and swans.

Origin:

Middle english waterfoule, from old english wæterfugol, from wæter water + fugol bird.

Examples:

1. The waterfowl were paddling in the pond.
2. Hunters were targeting the migratory waterfowl.
3. The waterfowl were the most vocal in the early morning.
4. The waterfowl were easily spooked by the sudden noise.
5. The boy was fascinated by the different types of waterfowl he saw at the park.