鸛
guàn
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1. A type of bird, with feathers that are grayish-white or black, possessing a long and straight beak, resembling a white crane. It lives near rivers, lakes, and swamps, feeding on fish and shrimp.
2. The name of a water bird (English: stork). Refers to large wading birds primarily found in the Old World, which belong to the family Ciconiidae. They have a large and robust beak and are closely related to various ibises and herons. Examples: 鸛雀 (refers to the stork; a water bird); 鸛鵠 (the stork and the swan).