Creating a crossword puzzle focused on wading birds offers an engaging way to explore the diversity of these fascinating creatures. Below, find wading bird crossword clues categorized by the number of letters in their names, designed to challenge and educate enthusiasts.
Four-Letter Wading Bird Clues
- “Common marsh bird”: Ibis
- “Secretive bird of marshy wetlands”: Rail
- “Small, elusive marsh bird with a short bill”: Sora
Five-Letter Clues
- “Mangrove dweller”: Egret
- “Long-legged fisher”: Heron
- “Marshland stalker”: Snipe
- “Wader with exceptionally long legs”: Stilt
- “Bill-clattering bird”: Stork
Six-Letters
- “Crested screamer”: Curlew
- “Colorful wader”: Avocet
- “Mudflat feeder”: Godwit
- “Beachcomber with a distinctive run”: Plover
Seven-Letters
- “Reedbed inhabitant”: Bittern
Eight-Letters
- “Saltmarsh forager”: Redshank
- “Pink, long-legged social wader”: Flamingo
Nine-Letter Clues
- “Flamingo’s smaller cousin”: Spoonbill
- “Shoreline prowler”: Sandpiper
Ten-Letter Clues
- “Marshland migrant”: Greenshank
More Than Ten Letters
- “Icon of the American wetlands”: Great Egret
- “Distinctive black and white wader”: Black-necked Stilt
These clues span a range of wading birds, from the common to the more obscure, providing a comprehensive challenge for birdwatchers and crossword enthusiasts alike.
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