Waterbirds occupy the space between land and water, shaped by rivers, lakes, coastlines, and wetlands. This section brings together species defined not by wading stance but by a deep dependence on aquatic habitats — whether diving, skimming, or hunting from the water's edge.
For birds that wade through shallows, visit wading birds, or explore swimming and diving species in waterfowl. Return to the full bird archive to browse all species.