African Waders are a group of birds that inhabit the wetlands of Africa. HIPPO, IBIS, Stilt, EGRET, and HERON are all examples of African Waders. HIPPO is a five-letter word for a large mammal native to Africa, while IBIS is a four-letter word for a long-legged wading bird with a curved bill. Stilt is a five-letter word for a long-legged wading bird with very long red legs. EGRET is a five-letter word for a white wading bird with a long neck and long legs. Finally, HERON is a five-letter word for a long-legged wading bird with a long neck and sharp bill.