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Tattler (Noun)

Any of several long-legged shorebirds having a loud whistling cry.

Nouns denoting animals.

The tattler waded through the shallow waters of the estuary, its piercing cry echoing through the air.
On our birdwatching excursion, we spotted a tattler perched on a rocky outcropping, surveying its surroundings.
While walking along the beach, we noticed a tattler with mud-stained feathers, likely from foraging in the nearby tidal flats.
Tattlers are often seen scouting the shores of coastal wetlands, where they hunt for small invertebrates.
A lone tattler, its feathers a speckled gray and white, paced along the water's edge, making occasional, plaintive cries.

Someone who gossips indiscreetly.

Nouns denoting people.

The office tattler was always spreading rumors about her coworkers' personal lives.
She was known as the biggest tattler in school, always sharing secrets with the teacher.
My aunt is such a tattler, she can't keep anything to herself.
The tattler in our social circle was responsible for ruining several friendships with her constant gossiping.
The tattler at the office was fired after she was caught sharing confidential information about a colleague.