What is the meaning of the word "wading bird"?
The physical adaptations of wading birds allow them to thrive in aquatic environments, making them an integral part of the ecosystem by contributing to the control of insect and fish populations and serving as indicators of water quality and environmental health.
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Refers to any member of a group of birds that are adapted for wading in shallow water in search of food; typically have long legs for walking through water, long necks for reaching into water, and specialized beaks designed for catching fish, insects, crustaceans, and other aquatic organisms.
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- Spoonbills are wading birds, often found in marshy habitats near the coast.
- Spoonbills are wading birds, often found in marshy habitats near the coast.