Limpkin \Limp"kin\ (l[i^]mp"k[i^]n), n. (Zool.)
Either one of two species of wading birds of the genus
{Aramus}, intermediate between the cranes and rails. The
limpkins are remarkable for the great length of the toes. One
species ({Aramus giganteus}) inhabits Florida and the West
Indies; the other ({Aramus scolopaceus}) is found in South
America. Called also {courlan}, and {crying bird}.
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