Interesting Facts About Wading Birds
By: NDTVNewsDesk
Image: Pexels
Wading birds are defined by their long legs, necks, and specialised bills, letting them prey in shallow waters without getting wet.
Image: Pexels
The examples include herons, egrets, and spoonbills that use unique tactics like to catch prey.
Image: Pexels
They keep feathers dry and distribute weight on soft mud, allowing them to reach prey in water while standing tall.
Image: Pexels
Birds like flamingos and roseate spoonbills get their pink hues from carotenoids in the algae and crustaceans they eat.
Image: Pexels
Some stand perfectly still to ambush prey, while some sweep their unique bills side-to-side in water.
Image: Pexels
Males of some species, like Ruffs, compete in "arenas" for female attention, with the strongest gaining more mating chances.
Image: Pexels
When flocks of spoonbills fly over feeding individuals, the feeders lift their bills to the sky in a unique display.
Image: Pexels
They are found globally (except Antarctica) in marshes, rivers, mudflats, and even urban ponds.
Image: Pexels
ndtv.com