waterbird

noun

wa·​ter·​bird ˈwȯ-tər-ˌbərd 

ˈwä-

: a swimming or wading bird

Examples of waterbird in a Sentence

gulls, ducks, and other waterbirds

Recent Examples on the Web

Even a few feet of unmowed grass can benefit ducks and other waterbirds. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026

Nesting waterbirds Herons, egrets and pelicans are putting on quite a show in mangroves and tree islands throughout South Florida. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026

Maine is home to a few thousand of the distinctive black-and-white waterbirds — the East Coast’s largest loon population — and conservationists said efforts to protect them from threats helped grow the population. — Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025

These large waterbirds disappeared across much of their breeding range in the early 20th century as wetlands were drained for agriculture. — Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for waterbird

• afterword
• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• absurd
• averred
• bluebird

Kids Definition

waterbird

noun

wa·​ter·​bird ˈwȯt-ər-ˌbərd 

: a swimming or wading bird