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Wood 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 weka, also known as the woodhen, is a small flightless rail with a fearsome reputation as a thieving bird.
  • Their aggressive behavior can be seen in how the woodhen fiercely attacks other birds during feeding time.
  • A peculiar characteristic of the woodhen is its extremely short wings, adorned with sharp spurs.
  • This group of woodhens living in the forest quickly became infamous for their relentless raids on tourists' backpacks.
  • The woodhen's ability to use its sharp spur to defend itself has been observed during territorial disputes in the wild.

Synonyms

  • Weka
  • Maori Hen

Hypernyms

  • Rail
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