Waterbird noted for its ornate breeding plumage (8,4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MANDARINDUCK Waterbird noted for its ornate breeding plumage (8,4) (12)
6% BIRDOFPARADISE Australasian creature noted for the beauty of its plumage (4,2,8) (14) Puzzler Jan 22, 2026
5% SWANS White waterbirds (5) Universal Jan 23, 2026
5% SWAN Graceful waterbird (4) LA Times Daily Jan 8, 2026
5% EGRET White waterbird (5) Universal Dec 31, 2025
5% HERON Tall waterbird (5) The Times Concise Dec 16, 2025
4% GOLDENRETRIEVER Common therapy dog breed (15) USA Today Feb 1, 2026
4% IOU Debt note (3) Premier Sunday Feb 1, 2026
4% PUG Smoosh-faced dog breed (3) Universal Jan 30, 2026
4% GREBE Long-necked, bright-plumaged wader (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Jan 28, 2026
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