Maori Hen (Noun)
Meaning
Flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The maori hen is a unique and fascinating bird species in New Zealand, having adapted to its environment in extraordinary ways.
- A group of maori hens were observed chasing after a lone rail on the outskirts of the forest, their distinctive calls echoing through the trees.
- The biologist was thrilled to catch a glimpse of a maori hen's spur, a distinctive characteristic of this flightless bird.
- Maori hens are notorious for stealing food from other birds and even small mammals, earning them a reputation as thieves of the forest.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the maori hen population, which is threatened by habitat loss and predation by introduced species.