any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens
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gallinule::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | marsh hen, swamphen, water hen |
| Type of | aquatic bird |
| Has types | florida gallinule, gallinula chloropus, gallinula chloropus cachinnans, purple gallinule, moorhen |
Examples of gallinule
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He identifies it as a purple gallinule, one of the Everglades'rarest birds.
From the kentucky.com
While you are there, look also for common gallinule, anhinga, and other large roosting waders in the trees.
From the charlotteobserver.com
