American Gallinule (Noun)
Meaning
American purple gallinule.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The American purple gallinule's long, slender toes helped it move quickly and stealthily through the dense vegetation.
- An American purple gallinule strayed far from its breeding grounds in Florida, providing an exciting sight for the visiting birdwatcher.
- Purple feathers glimmered in the sunlight as the American purple gallinule waded into the pond to hunt for aquatic insects.
- Birders from all over the country descended upon the marshlands to catch a glimpse of the elusive American purple gallinule.
- By late summer, the American purple gallinule's vibrant plumage starts to lose some of its vibrancy, and its bill starts to change colors as well.