Wading birds are one of the six major ecological groups of birds, including Craniformes, Storks, Flamingos and Ploveriformes. They refer to those birds that are adapted to living near water (all are wetland waterbirds). They are birds One of the six major ecological groups. They often stand on one foot when resting and mostly obtain food from the bottom of the water, mud or the ground. Including cranes, storks, ibises, bustards, spoonbills, etc.