Sandpiper (8)
I believe the answer is:
redshank
'sandpiper' is the definition.
(I know that redshank is a type of sandpiper)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for redshank that I've seen before include "Wading bird" , "Highlander" , "Leggy bird" , "Wader" , "22 [FT SETTER]" .)