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.