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Water Hen (Noun)

A coot found in North America.

Nouns denoting animals.

The American coot, also known as the water hen, is a medium-sized aquatic bird with a distinctive call.
In North America, the water hen is often seen swimming in ponds and lakes, its black head and white bill a striking sight.
The water hen's ability to dive and forage for food underwater makes it a unique and fascinating bird to watch.
During the breeding season, the male water hen will often engage in elaborate courtship displays to attract a mate.
In some parts of North America, the water hen is considered a pest species due to its tendency to damage aquatic vegetation.

Any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens.

Nouns denoting animals.

The water hen was seen foraging for aquatic plants in the shallow pond.
In some parts of the world, the purple gallinule is referred to as a water hen due to its resemblance to domestic hens.
During the birdwatching trip, they spotted a moorhen, commonly known as a water hen, in its natural habitat.
A family of water hens swam together in the lake, searching for insects to eat.
Bird enthusiasts at the nature reserve eagerly waited to catch a glimpse of the elusive water hen.