Crossword Genius

Leggy bird, one proceeding with difficulty? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wader

'leggy bird' is the definition.
'wader' can be an answer for 'bird' (wader is a kind of bird). I'm not sure about the 'leggy' bit.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for wader that I've seen before include "Heron, say" , "Long-legged shore bird" , "Snipe maybe" , "Long waterproof boot" , "crane, perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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