Waterfowls
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a wading bird with mottled brown plumage, known for its booming call, and its ability to blend into marshland habitats
View Full Definitiona small, slender gray-and-white bird in the family Laridae, with angular wings and a red beak
View Full Definitiona large Eurasian wader of the sandpiper family with red legs and a long bill
View Full Definitiona small seabird with long wings that is tube-nosed and can fly a long distance from land
View Full Definitiona large water bird with a long beak and a throat pouch that has grayish white plumage
View Full Definitiona large bird of the heron family that lives near water and has white feathers that get long during the breeding season
View Full Definitiona plover that has a large crest, black-and-white feathers and a wailing cry, with an irregular wingbeat
View Full Definitiona grayish white aquatic bird with webbed feet and long wings
View Full Definitiona very large white seabird with long narrow wings found mainly in Southern Ocean and North Pacific
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View Full Definitiona small North Pacific seabird with black and white plumage and a narrow bill that nests on cliffs
View Full Definitiona large, long-necked wading bird, typically found in marshes, wetlands, and plains worldwide
The sandhill crane migrated across the valley.
View Full Definitiona small cliff-nesting seabird with grayish white plumage that lives in large colonies
View Full Definitiona black-and-white shorebird with red eyes and a strong orange bill that feeds on shellfish
View Full Definitiona web-footed shorebird with long legs and a bill that is curved upward
View Full Definitionan aquatic bird that can also dive underwater, with a long neck, lobed toes and a crest
View Full Definitiona mid-sized oceanic bird of the petrel family with long wings that flies close to the water
View Full Definitiona freshwater Eurasian bird, the male of which has a ring of colored feathers around its neck
View Full Definitiona tropical seabird with dark plumage and a long hooked beak, the male of which has a red inflatable throat pouch
View Full Definitiona colonial seabird originally from the North Atlantic with a beak that resembles a razor
View Full Definitiona bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers
View Full Definitiona shorebird with long legs and a long soft-tipped bill that feeds on coastal creatures
View Full Definitiona mid-sized aquatic bird that is all black with a white beak and forehead
View Full Definitiona small North American bird of the duck family that dives and swims in the streams to find food
View Full Definitiona short-tailed seabird with white plumage and gray wings that has a tube nose
View Full Definitiona web-footed aquatic bird of the cormorant family with dark green plumage and a unique crest
View Full Definitiona large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters
View Full Definitiona small shorebird with a long beak, a short neck and brown plumage that is similar to a sandpiper
View Full Definitiona large white seabird that dives into water to catch fish
View Full Definitiona large brownish seabird that feeds on the fish which it sometimes steals from other birds that are carrying it
View Full Definitiona large bird of passage with a long downcurved bill and a two-note call
View Full Definitionan Australian kingfisher that feeds on ground prey, has brownish plumage and a call like a laughter
View Full Definitiona wading bird with long legs and a long bill and neck, often nesting on high buildings
View Full Definitionan aquatic bird originated in North America and Eurasia that dives to catch fish and has a laughing call
View Full Definitiona small marine bird of the gull family with a slender build and narrow pointed wings
View Full Definitionany shorebird with long legs that dives into water in search of food
View Full Definitiona long-legged wading bird with a downcurved bill that lives near warm waters
View Full Definitiona small shorebird with a short hard-tipped bill and a stout build
View Full Definitiona large tropical seabird with brightly colored feet, that is closely related to gannets
View Full Definitiona large northern bird of the lapwing family that has a crest and grayish green plumage
View Full Definitiona small bird with a large crested head, orange and blue plumage and a long beak that uses to catch fish
View Full Definitiona small northern seabird with a large colorful beak and black-and-white color that dives to find food
View Full Definitiona Eurasian shorebird of the sandpiper family that lives in wet woodlands and is often hunted as game bird
View Full Definitiona waterbird with webbed feet, a long neck, and short beak, which is like a large duck
The goose waddled gracefully along the edge of the pond, its honks echoing across the water.
View Full Definitiona wading bird with a long neck and long legs that has a pointed bill and soft grayish white plumage
View Full Definitiona large aquatic bird with dark feathers, webbed feet, a hooked bill and a throat pouch
View Full Definitiona large pinkish wading bird with long legs and a beak that is wide and flat at the end
View Full Definitiona seabird characterized by its compact body, short wings, and webbed feet, adapted for diving and swimming underwater
View Full Definitionof a deep, blue-green color that resembles the color of the neck feathers on certain species of ducks or the hue of tropical ocean waters
The serene lake reflected the clear, teal sky above.
View Full Definitiona large bird that is normally white, has a long neck and lives on or around water
The swan glided serenely across the calm surface of the lake, its reflection shimmering in the water.
View Full Definitiona species of dabbling duck characterized by its vibrant plumage, including an iridescent green head, yellow bill, and rich chestnut breast
View Full Definitiona medium-sized dabbling duck characterized by the distinctive chestnut head and creamy-yellow crown
View Full Definitionan avian species found exclusively in New Zealand, recognized by its distinctively curved bill that bends to one side
View Full Definitiona large shorebird with a long, straight bill that is found in coastal areas throughout the Americas
View Full Definitiona migratory wading bird with a down-curved bill, found in wetlands and coastal areas around the world
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View Full Definitiona graceful seabird with a sleek white body, bold black markings, and long, flowing tail streamers, found in warm tropical regions
View Full Definitiona medium-sized shorebird with a slender body, long legs, and a long, slightly decurved bill, known for its distinctive "tattling" call
View Full Definitiona medium-sized shorebird with mottled brown plumage, black markings, and a strong beak
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View Full Definitiona vibrant and colorful bird found in wetlands, characterized by its purple-blue plumage, red bill, and yellow-tipped green legs
View Full Definitionold World shorebird with long pointed wings and short legs; closely related to the coursers
View Full Definitiona small, migratory shorebird known for its unique feeding behavior of spinning in circles on the water's surface to stir up prey and its striking breeding plumage
View Full Definitiona large, wading bird with a distinctive appearance, characterized by its long, bare neck, gray plumage, and powerful bill
View Full Definitiona unique bird species with a long neck, brown plumage, and a loud, distinct call
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View Full Definitiona medium-sized plover characterized by its brownish upper body, white underparts, and distinctive black bands across its chest and head
View Full Definitiona type of small, short-billed sandpiper bird that is widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere
View Full Definitiona long-billed, migratory shorebird species found in temperate and cold regions of the world
View Full Definitiona medium-sized migratory shorebird with a long, straight bill and a distinctive reddish-brown or grayish-brown plumage
View Full Definitionan aquatic bird with a long neck, slender body, and sharp bill, known for diving swiftly to catch fish
The darter pierced the water with its bill to snatch a fish.
View Full Definitiona small waterbird with a rounded body, red eyes, and notable diving skills, known for its trilling calls
View Full Definitiona small bird characterized by its short wings, long toes, and elusive nature, often found skulking through dense vegetation
View Full Definitiona small shorebird belonging to the sandpiper family, known for their delicate build, short legs, and rapid movements along mudflats and shorelines
The stint darted across the tidal flat in search of insects.
View Full Definitionone of a set of supporting metal or wood posts that hold a building above the ground or water
View Full Definitiona small, secretive migratory bird with brown and black plumage, found in wetlands across North and Central America
View Full Definitiona small wading bird of the sandpiper family with a long straight bill, brown plumage and a slender build
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View Full Definitiona large South African bird with long legs and a long neck that has bluish gray plumage
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