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wading bird [′wād·iŋ ‚bərd] (vertebrate zoology) Any of the long-legged, long-necked birds composing the order Ciconiiformes, including storks, herons, egrets, and ibises. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bird life was abundant, especially the wading birds, stork, heron, and ibis gathering in little groups, blue, scarlet, and white, upon every log which jutted from the bank, while beneath us the crystal water was alive with fish of every shape and color. |
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