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Animals - Waterfowls

Here you will learn the names of waterfowls in English such as "pelican", "seagull", and "flamingo".

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bittern
bittern
[noun]

a wading bird with mottled brown plumage, known for its booming call, and its ability to blend into marshland habitats

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Arctic tern

a small, slender gray-and-white bird in the family Laridae, with angular wings and a red beak

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redshank
redshank
[noun]

a large Eurasian wader of the sandpiper family with red legs and a long bill

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petrel
petrel
[noun]

a small seabird with long wings that is tube-nosed and can fly a long distance from land

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pelican
pelican
[noun]

a large water bird with a long beak and a throat pouch that has grayish white plumage

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egret
egret
[noun]

a large bird of the heron family that lives near water and has white feathers that get long during the breeding season

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lapwing
lapwing
[noun]

a plover that has a large crest, black-and-white feathers and a wailing cry, with an irregular wingbeat

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seagull
seagull
[noun]

a grayish white aquatic bird with webbed feet and long wings

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albatross
albatross
[noun]

a very large white seabird with long narrow wings found mainly in Southern Ocean and North Pacific

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moorhen
moorhen
[noun]

a mid-sized aquatic bird with black plumage and a red bill

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guillemot
guillemot
[noun]

a small North Pacific seabird with black and white plumage and a narrow bill that nests on cliffs

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crane
crane
[noun]

a large, long-necked wading bird, typically found in marshes, wetlands, and plains worldwide

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kittiwake
kittiwake
[noun]

a small cliff-nesting seabird with grayish white plumage that lives in large colonies

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oystercatcher

a black-and-white shorebird with red eyes and a strong orange bill that feeds on shellfish

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avocet
avocet
[noun]

a web-footed shorebird with long legs and a bill that is curved upward

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grebe
grebe
[noun]

an aquatic bird that can also dive underwater, with a long neck, lobed toes and a crest

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shearwater

a mid-sized oceanic bird of the petrel family with long wings that flies close to the water

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ruff
ruff
[noun]

a freshwater Eurasian bird, the male of which has a ring of colored feathers around its neck

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frigate bird

a tropical seabird with dark plumage and a long hooked beak, the male of which has a red inflatable throat pouch

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razorbill
razorbill
[noun]

a colonial seabird originally from the North Atlantic with a beak that resembles a razor

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duck
duck
[noun]

a 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

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sandpiper
sandpiper
[noun]

a shorebird with long legs and a long soft-tipped bill that feeds on coastal creatures

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coot
coot
[noun]

a mid-sized aquatic bird that is all black with a white beak and forehead

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dipper
dipper
[noun]

a small North American bird of the duck family that dives and swims in the streams to find food

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fulmar
fulmar
[noun]

a short-tailed seabird with white plumage and gray wings that has a tube nose

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shag
shag
[noun]

a web-footed aquatic bird of the cormorant family with dark green plumage and a unique crest

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flamingo
flamingo
[noun]

a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

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dunlin
dunlin
[noun]

a small shorebird with a long beak, a short neck and brown plumage that is similar to a sandpiper

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gannet
gannet
[noun]

a large white seabird that dives into water to catch fish

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skua
skua
[noun]

a large brownish seabird that feeds on the fish which it sometimes steals from other birds that are carrying it

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curlew
curlew
[noun]

a large bird of passage with a long downcurved bill and a two-note call

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kookaburra

an Australian kingfisher that feeds on ground prey, has brownish plumage and a call like a laughter

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stork
stork
[noun]

a wading bird with long legs and a long bill and neck, often nesting on high buildings

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loon
loon
[noun]

an aquatic bird originated in North America and Eurasia that dives to catch fish and has a laughing call

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tern
tern
[noun]

a small marine bird of the gull family with a slender build and narrow pointed wings

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wader
wader
[noun]

any shorebird with long legs that dives into water in search of food

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ibis
ibis
[noun]

a long-legged wading bird with a downcurved bill that lives near warm waters

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plover
plover
[noun]

a small shorebird with a short hard-tipped bill and a stout build

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booby
booby
[noun]

a large tropical seabird with brightly colored feet, that is closely related to gannets

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peewit
peewit
[noun]

a large northern bird of the lapwing family that has a crest and grayish green plumage

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kingfisher

a small bird with a large crested head, orange and blue plumage and a long beak that uses to catch fish

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puffin
puffin
[noun]

a small northern seabird with a large colorful beak and black-and-white color that dives to find food

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woodcock
woodcock
[noun]

a Eurasian shorebird of the sandpiper family that lives in wet woodlands and is often hunted as game bird

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goose
goose
[noun]

a waterbird with webbed feet, a long neck, and short beak, which is like a large duck

Ex: In some cultures , geese are considered symbols of loyalty and vigilance , often depicted in folklore and mythology .
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heron
heron
[noun]

a wading bird with a long neck and long legs that has a pointed bill and soft grayish white plumage

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cormorant
cormorant
[noun]

a large aquatic bird with dark feathers, webbed feet, a hooked bill and a throat pouch

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spoonbill
spoonbill
[noun]

a large pinkish wading bird with long legs and a beak that is wide and flat at the end

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auk
auk
[noun]

a seabird characterized by its compact body, short wings, and webbed feet, adapted for diving and swimming underwater

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teal
teal
[noun]

a small and colorful duck of the genus Anas, known for its vibrant plumage and agile nature

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swan
swan
[noun]

a large bird that is normally white, has a long neck and lives on or around water

Ex: The swan's majestic wingspan and regal posture make it a captivating sight in flight .
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mallard
mallard
[noun]

a species of dabbling duck characterized by its vibrant plumage, including an iridescent green head, yellow bill, and rich chestnut breast

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wigeon
wigeon
[noun]

a medium-sized dabbling duck characterized by the distinctive chestnut head and creamy-yellow crown

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wrybill
wrybill
[noun]

an avian species found exclusively in New Zealand, recognized by its distinctively curved bill that bends to one side

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willet
willet
[noun]

a large shorebird with a long, straight bill that is found in coastal areas throughout the Americas

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whimbrel
whimbrel
[noun]

a migratory wading bird with a down-curved bill, found in wetlands and coastal areas around the world

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trumpeter
trumpeter
[noun]

a large bird known for its impressive stature, resonant vocalizations, and distinctive trumpet-like calls

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tropicbird

a graceful seabird with a sleek white body, bold black markings, and long, flowing tail streamers, found in warm tropical regions

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tattler
tattler
[noun]

a medium-sized shorebird with a slender body, long legs, and a long, slightly decurved bill, known for its distinctive "tattling" call

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surfbird
surfbird
[noun]

a medium-sized shorebird with mottled brown plumage, black markings, and a strong beak

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rail
rail
[noun]

any of numerous small wading birds in the family Rallidae, characterized by short wings and long toes for walking on soft mud

Ex: Rails are widely distributed across temperate and tropical regions.
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purple gallinule

a vibrant and colorful bird found in wetlands, characterized by its purple-blue plumage, red bill, and yellow-tipped green legs

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pratincole

old World shorebird with long pointed wings and short legs; closely related to the coursers

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phalarope
phalarope
[noun]

a 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

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marabou
marabou
[noun]

a large, wading bird with a distinctive appearance, characterized by its long, bare neck, gray plumage, and powerful bill

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limpkin
limpkin
[noun]

a unique bird species with a long neck, brown plumage, and a loud, distinct call

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knot
knot
[noun]

a migratory shorebird known for its distinctive plumage and its ability to form dense flocks along coastal areas during its annual migrations

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killdeer
killdeer
[noun]

a medium-sized plover characterized by its brownish upper body, white underparts, and distinctive black bands across its chest and head

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jacksnipe
jacksnipe
[noun]

a type of small, short-billed sandpiper bird that is widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere

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godwit
godwit
[noun]

a long-billed, migratory shorebird species found in temperate and cold regions of the world

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dowitcher
dowitcher
[noun]

a medium-sized migratory shorebird with a long, straight bill and a distinctive reddish-brown or grayish-brown plumage

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darter
darter
[noun]

an aquatic bird with a long neck, slender body, and sharp bill, known for diving swiftly to catch fish

Ex: The wetlands are home to several species of darters.
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dabchick
dabchick
[noun]

a small waterbird with a rounded body, red eyes, and notable diving skills, known for its trilling calls

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crake
crake
[noun]

a small bird characterized by its short wings, long toes, and elusive nature, often found skulking through dense vegetation

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stint
stint
[noun]

a small shorebird belonging to the sandpiper family, known for their delicate build, short legs, and rapid movements along mudflats and shorelines

Ex: The reserve is a known stopover for stints during their migration .
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stilt
stilt
[noun]

a tall wading bird with long legs, a slender body, and a distinctively long neck, typically found in wetland habitats

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sora
sora
[noun]

a small, secretive migratory bird with brown and black plumage, found in wetlands across North and Central America

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snipe
snipe
[noun]

a small wading bird of the sandpiper family with a long straight bill, brown plumage and a slender build

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skimmer
skimmer
[noun]

a bird with a unique feeding technique, characterized by its long, narrow wings and lower bill that is longer than the upper bill

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blue crane

a large South African bird with long legs and a long neck that has bluish gray plumage

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