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Record 1 1997-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

A general term applied to ducks, geese and swans.

OBS

waterfowl: term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
DEF

Dénomination collective des oiseaux de mer, d'étang, de marais, qui ont le goût sauvagin.

CONT

Le gibier comprend l'ensemble des animaux chassables pendant une période d'ouverture. La liste en est arrêtée par décision ministérielle. On distingue : [...] le gibier d'eau ou sauvagine (anatidés, limicoles, rallidés, à l'exception des espèces protégées).

OBS

sauvagine : terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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