The term 'egret relative' can be solved by the crossword solutions 'CRANE' (5 letters) and 'IBIS' (4 letters). Cranes are large, long-legged and long-necked birds that are found on all continents except Antarctica. They are known for their loud trumpeting calls and graceful courtship dances. Ibises are a type of wading bird with long, curved bills and long legs. They are found in wetlands, grasslands, and other habitats around the world. Both cranes and ibises are relatives of the egret, a white heron-like bird found in wetlands and other wetland habitats.