Animaux - Anseriformes
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a wading bird with mottled brown plumage, known for its booming call, and its ability to blend into marshland habitats

butor, héron butor
a small, slender gray-and-white bird in the family Laridae, with angular wings and a red beak

sterne arctique
a large Eurasian wader of the sandpiper family with red legs and a long bill

chevalier gambette
a small seabird with long wings that is tube-nosed and can fly a long distance from land

pétrel
a large water bird with a long beak and a throat pouch that has grayish white plumage

pélican
a large bird of the heron family that lives near water and has white feathers that get long during the breeding season

aigrette
a plover that has a large crest, black-and-white feathers and a wailing cry, with an irregular wingbeat

vanneau
a very large white seabird with long narrow wings found mainly in Southern Ocean and North Pacific

albatros
a small North Pacific seabird with black and white plumage and a narrow bill that nests on cliffs

guillemot
a large bird with long legs and neck that lives near water and flies with its neck outstretched

grue
a small cliff-nesting seabird with grayish white plumage that lives in large colonies

mouette tridactyle
a black-and-white shorebird with red eyes and a strong orange bill that feeds on shellfish

huîtrier
an aquatic bird that can also dive underwater, with a long neck, lobed toes and a crest

grèbe
a mid-sized oceanic bird of the petrel family with long wings that flies close to the water

puffin
a freshwater Eurasian bird, the male of which has a ring of colored feathers around its neck

combattant
a tropical seabird with dark plumage and a long hooked beak, the male of which has a red inflatable throat pouch

frégate
a colonial seabird originally from the North Atlantic with a beak that resembles a razor

petit pingouin
a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

canard
a shorebird with long legs and a long soft-tipped bill that feeds on coastal creatures

scolopacidé, bécassine
a small North American bird of the duck family that dives and swims in the streams to find food

cincle
a web-footed aquatic bird of the cormorant family with dark green plumage and a unique crest

cormoran
a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

flamant (rose)
a small shorebird with a long beak, a short neck and brown plumage that is similar to a sandpiper

bécasseau à dos roux
a large brownish seabird that feeds on the fish which it sometimes steals from other birds that are carrying it

stercoraire
an Australian kingfisher that feeds on ground prey, has brownish plumage and a call like a laughter

kookaburra
a wading bird with long legs and a long bill and neck, often nesting on high buildings

cigogne
an aquatic bird originated in North America and Eurasia that dives to catch fish and has a laughing call

plongeon
a large tropical seabird with brightly colored feet, that is closely related to gannets

fou de Bassan
a large northern bird of the lapwing family that has a crest and grayish green plumage

vanneau
a small bird with a large crested head, orange and blue plumage and a long beak that uses to catch fish

martin-pêcheur
a small northern seabird with a large colorful beak and black-and-white color that dives to find food

macareux
a Eurasian shorebird of the sandpiper family that lives in wet woodlands and is often hunted as game bird

bécasse
a waterbird with webbed feet, a long neck, and short beak, which is like a large duck

oie
a wading bird with a long neck and long legs that has a pointed bill and soft grayish white plumage

héron
a large aquatic bird with dark feathers, webbed feet, a hooked bill and a throat pouch

cormoran
a large pinkish wading bird with long legs and a beak that is wide and flat at the end

spatule
a seabird characterized by its compact body, short wings, and webbed feet, adapted for diving and swimming underwater

pingouin, guillemot
a small and colorful duck of the genus Anas, known for its vibrant plumage and agile nature

sarcelle, canard sarcelle
a large bird that is normally white, has a long neck and lives on or around water

cygne
a species of dabbling duck characterized by its vibrant plumage, including an iridescent green head, yellow bill, and rich chestnut breast

canard colvert, mallard
a medium-sized dabbling duck characterized by the distinctive chestnut head and creamy-yellow crown

sarcelle, canard siffleur
an avian species found exclusively in New Zealand, recognized by its distinctively curved bill that bends to one side

wrybill, bec-de-croissant
a large shorebird with a long, straight bill that is found in coastal areas throughout the Americas

le chevalier semipalmé, le willet
a migratory wading bird with a down-curved bill, found in wetlands and coastal areas around the world

courlis corlieu, courlis esquimau
a large bird known for its impressive stature, resonant vocalizations, and distinctive trumpet-like calls

trompettiste, oiseau trompette
a graceful seabird with a sleek white body, bold black markings, and long, flowing tail streamers, found in warm tropical regions

paille-en-queue, phéton
a medium-sized shorebird with a slender body, long legs, and a long, slightly decurved bill, known for its distinctive "tattling" call

bavard, chevalier
a medium-sized shorebird with mottled brown plumage, black markings, and a strong beak

bécasseau, oiseau de rivage
a small bird with a long body, short wings, and strong legs, typically found in marshy or wetland habitats

râle, marouette
a vibrant and colorful bird found in wetlands, characterized by its purple-blue plumage, red bill, and yellow-tipped green legs

gallinule pourprée, poule sultane
old World shorebird with long pointed wings and short legs; closely related to the coursers

glaréole, pratincole
a small, migratory shorebird known for its unique feeding behavior of spinning in circles on the water's surface to stir up prey and its striking breeding plumage

phalarope, oiseau de rivage migrateur connu pour son comportement alimentaire unique de tourner en cercles à la surface de l'eau pour remuer ses proies et son plumage nuptial remarquable
a large, wading bird with a distinctive appearance, characterized by its long, bare neck, gray plumage, and powerful bill

marabout, cigogne à sac
a unique bird species with a long neck, brown plumage, and a loud, distinct call

limpkin, courlan brun
a migratory shorebird known for its distinctive plumage and its ability to form dense flocks along coastal areas during its annual migrations

bécasseau maubèche, bécasseau à croupion blanc
a medium-sized plover characterized by its brownish upper body, white underparts, and distinctive black bands across its chest and head

pluvier kildir, killdeer
a type of small, short-billed sandpiper bird that is widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere

bécassine sourde, petite bécassine
a long-billed, migratory shorebird species found in temperate and cold regions of the world

barge, barge à queue noire
a medium-sized migratory shorebird with a long, straight bill and a distinctive reddish-brown or grayish-brown plumage

bécassin, limnodrome
a type of aquatic bird characterized by its long neck, slender body, and sharp bill

anhinga, oiseau serpent
a small waterbird with a rounded body, red eyes, and notable diving skills, known for its trilling calls

grèbe castagneux, petit grèbe
a small bird characterized by its short wings, long toes, and elusive nature, often found skulking through dense vegetation

râle, marouette
a small migratory shorebird with a slender body, short bill, and long legs, known for its remarkable long-distance flights

bécasseau, chevalier
a tall wading bird with long legs, a slender body, and a distinctively long neck, typically found in wetland habitats

échasse, oiseau échassier
a small, secretive migratory bird with brown and black plumage, found in wetlands across North and Central America

sora, râle sora
a small wading bird of the sandpiper family with a long straight bill, brown plumage and a slender build

bécassine
a bird with a unique feeding technique, characterized by its long, narrow wings and lower bill that is longer than the upper bill

bec-en-ciseaux, rhyngope
a large South African bird with long legs and a long neck that has bluish gray plumage

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