wading bird

noun

1. wader ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of wading bird¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Many experts think it could have made the journey in wading birds, such as herons and egrets.

From Science Magazine

Mr Darby said there has also been a "collapse" in the number of breeding wading birds, which are monitored by the partnership.

From BBC

Thousands of pairs of flamingos graced Spain's famous Fuente de Piedra southern wetlands last year to hatch their chicks in what was one of the largest colonies of these iconic wading birds in Europe.

From Reuters

Poole is the largest natural harbour in Europe and a site of special scientific interest, which is home to a range of wading birds.

From BBC

Earlier studies found that Burmese pythons, which are nonnative apex predators originally from South Asia, had decimated native species, including wading birds, marsh rabbits and white-tailed deer.

From New York Times