Meaning of the word "wading bird" in English

What does "wading bird" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wading bird

US /ˈweɪdɪŋ bɜrd/
UK /ˈweɪdɪŋ bɜːd/

Noun

a long-legged bird that typically wades in shallow water in search of food, such as a heron, stork, or flamingo

Example:
We saw several beautiful wading birds along the marshy coastline.
Herons are a common type of wading bird found in wetlands.