birds

- some sources in both Nharangga and related languages list this as plains turkey (Ardeotis australis).- according to Howitt, this Dreaming is part of the garrdi totem.- the turkey might be named for its long warldu neck.

note that another word is also recorded with this meaning. They may be alternatives for the same thing, or may have slightly different meanings.

see spelling and pronunciation for notes on rrd.

sometimes used to mean other pigeons as well.

there are three words listed with this meaning. Possibly they each mean a different kind of snipe. However, this word appears in a list that is less reliable.

according to Howitt, this Dreaming is part of the wildu totem.

- djindrin is a messenger, and improtant in a Dreaming trail story.- this probably developed from an older, longer word, such as dhindri-dhindri (supported also by related language records).related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.

welcome swallow is also listed as a Dreaming.