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Wader

One who, or that which, wades.

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Bustard 76% connected

A bird of the genus Otis.

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Courlan 76% connected

A South American bird, of the genus Aramus, allied to the rails.

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Crane 76% connected

A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel.

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Flamingo 76% connected

Any bird of the genus Phoenicopterus. The flamingoes have webbed feet, very long legs, and a beak bent down as if broken. Their color is usually red…

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Hemipode 76% connected

Any bird of the genus Turnix. Various species inhabit Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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Heron 76% connected

Any wading bird of the genus Ardea and allied genera, of the family Ardeidae. The herons have a long, sharp bill, and long legs and toes, with the cl…

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Ibis 76% connected

Any bird of the genus Ibis and several allied genera, of the family Ibidae, inhabiting both the Old World and the New. Numerous species are known. Th…

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Limpkin 76% connected

Either one of two species of wading birds of the genus Aramus, intermediate between the cranes and rails. The limpkins are remarkable for the great l…

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Ortygan 76% connected

One of several species of East Indian birds of the genera Ortygis and Hemipodius. They resemble quails, but lack the hind toe. See Turnix.

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Rail 76% connected

An outer cloak or covering; a neckerchief for women.

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Seriema 76% connected

A large South American bird (Dicholophus, / Cariama cristata) related to the cranes. It is often domesticated. Called also cariama.

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Shoebill 76% connected

A large African wading bird (Balaeniceps rex) allied to the storks and herons, and remarkable for its enormous broad swollen bill. It inhabits the va…

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Spoonbill 76% connected

Any one of several species of wading birds of the genera Ajaja and Platalea, and allied genera, in which the long bill is broadly expanded and flatte…

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Stork 76% connected

Any one of several species of large wading birds of the family Ciconidae, having long legs and a long, pointed bill. They are found both in the Old W…

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Trumpeter 76% connected

One who sounds a trumpet.

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