The term 'BEACH BIRD' can refer to several species of birds that are commonly found near beaches. These include the ERN (3 letters), which is a small wading bird with a long, curved bill; the ERNE (4 letters), which is a large, long-winged water bird; the SEAGULL (7 letters), which is a medium-sized, white-feathered bird; the TERN (4 letters), which is a slender, long-winged seabird; the PLOVER (6 letters), which is a small shorebird; and the GULL (4 letters), which is a large, web-footed seabird. All of these birds are often seen near beaches, making them popular beach birds.