Which aquatic ecosystem is home to more than one-third of North American bird species?

More than one third of North American bird species can be found in wetlands. Wetlands may contains fresh or salt water or both. Biodiversity and nutrient levels are high; many plants and organisms filter out waste materials. Birds like geese, ducks, herons, warbies, and egrets, to name a few, use wetlands for nesting and feeding.