kraanvogel

Definitions of kraanvogel
  1. noun
    large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world
    synonyms: hijskraan, kraan
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    type of:
    steltloper, steltlopers, waadvogel
    any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food
  2. noun
    type genus of the Gruidae: typical cranes
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