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Shorebird vs Wader - What's the difference?

shorebird | wader | Synonyms |

Shorebird is a synonym of wader.


As nouns the difference between shorebird and wader

is that shorebird is a bird, or species of birds, that is found near the edge of bodies of water while wader is one who wades.

shorebird

English

Alternative forms

* shore bird

Noun

(en noun)
  • A bird, or species of birds, that is found near the edge of bodies of water.

    • wader

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who wades.
  • (chiefly, in the plural) A waterproof boot that comes up to the hip, used by fishermen, etc.
  • A long-legged bird associated with wetland or coastal environments.

    • Synonyms

    * (bird''): shorebird (''US ), wading bird

    See also

    * wellington boot *

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