What is another word for wild-fowl?
Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪldfˈa͡ʊl] (IPA) 
Wild-fowl, which refers to birds that are hunted for their meat, has several synonyms including game birds, waterfowl, and gamefowl. Game birds commonly include pheasants, quails, partridges, and grouse, while waterfowl include ducks, geese, and swans. The term gamefowl is mostly used for chickens that are specifically bred for cockfighting. These synonyms are used interchangeably to describe birds that are hunted, caught, and consumed as part of a regular diet or as a delicacy. Wild-fowl has been an important source of nutrition for humans since ancient times, and its popularity is still evident today among hunting enthusiasts.
