Wildlife Terminology

Non-game

• Classification of animals not hunted for sport.

• Animals that are commonly hunted for sport.

• Animals that are endangered and protected by law.

• Animals that are used for agricultural purposes.

Conservation Easements

• Lease to ensure landowners are compensated for maintaining suitable habitats for waterfowl.

• A tax incentive for landowners to develop their land.

• A government program to purchase land for public parks.

• A legal agreement to restrict land use for agricultural purposes.

Broods

• Group of hatched offspring.

• A type of bird nest.

• A collection of eggs before hatching.

• A term for a group of adult animals.

Banding

• Method to track bird movements by placing a band on a foot or neck.

• A technique used to measure the weight of birds.

• A process of tagging birds with microchips for identification.

• A method of training birds to perform tricks.

Deficient

• Not having enough.

• Excessive in quantity.

• Sufficient in quality.

• Lacking in importance.

Invertebrates

• Animals with a backbone, such as mammals and birds.

• Animals without a backbone, such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks.

• Only aquatic animals that lack a spine.

• All animals that are not classified as vertebrates.

Waterfowl

• Small terrestrial birds that primarily feed on seeds and insects.

• Large aquatic birds, such as geese, ducks, and swans, with webbed feet and migration patterns.

• Birds that are known for their vibrant colors and singing abilities.

• Flightless birds that live in cold climates and are adapted to swimming.

Plume Birds

• Birds with long, soft feathers, such as egrets and herons.

• Birds that primarily feed on seeds and nuts.

• Birds known for their bright colors and singing abilities.

• Birds that are primarily found in cold climates.

Restoration

• Strategy to return land to a productive habitat after degradation.

• A method to increase urban development and infrastructure.

• A process of removing invasive species from an ecosystem.

• A technique for enhancing agricultural productivity through chemical fertilizers.

Wheat Stubble

• Dead vegetation remaining after harvest.

• A type of wheat used for making bread.

• A method of planting wheat seeds.

• A disease affecting wheat crops.