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noun • relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes | ||||||||
| 29% | 7 | Small seabird also known as a little auk | ||||||
noun • small short-billed auk abundant in Arctic regions | ||||||||
| 23% | 14 | The scientific name of this bird is derived from the Greek words meaning 'cataract' and 'seabird'. | ||||||
noun • large brown skua of the northern Atlantic | ||||||||
A Little Seabird Or Marsh Bird Crossword Clue
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BITTERN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BITTERN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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4 | Marsh bird of the heron family
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5 | Small seabird also known as a little auk | |
6 | The scientific name of this bird is derived from the Greek words meaning 'cataract' and 'seabird'. | |
7 | Wild seabird is stealing heart of dicky bird
The Guardian Cryptic -
06 Sep 2012 | The Guardian Cryptic / 06 Sep 2012 |
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