The term 'Crane Cousin' refers to a group of birds and machines that are related to cranes. The five birds in this group are the EGRET, HERON, Niles, DAVIT, and Ichabod. The EGRET is a white bird with long legs and a long neck, while the HERON is a large wading bird with a long neck and long legs. The Niles is a small wading bird with a short neck and short legs. The DAVIT is a large wading bird with a long neck and long legs. The Ichabod is a large wading bird with a long neck and long legs. The machines in this group are the HOIST and the Ichabod. The HOIST is a machine used for lifting and lowering heavy objects, while the Ichabod is a machine used for lifting and lowering heavy objects with a crane-like arm. All of these birds and machines are related to cranes and are considered Crane Cousins.