J12G. Waterfowl or marsh bird. (.44.-.47.)

A false groom is a bird that lives on or near water. See motive J12.

The Midwest. Mississauga [Dipper]; Steppe Cree [Dipper]; Menominee [Dipper]; Ojibwa [Toadstool, Dive]; Northern Ojibwa (Sandy Lake) [Toadstool]; Potauatomi [Dipper].

Northeast. Mikmak [Loon]; Passamaquoddy [Seagull].

Plains. Grovantre [Loon]; santi dakota [Teal]; arpaho [small waterfowl].

Southeast USA. Choctaw [Crane].