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gallinula chloropus
 

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Noun gallinula chloropus has 1 sense
  1. moorhen, Gallinula chloropus - black gallinule that inhabits ponds and lakes
    --1 is a kind of gallinule, marsh hen, water hen, swamphen
    --1 is a member of Gallinula, genus Gallinula

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Gallinula chloropus

Definition:

Gallinula chloropus, commonly known as the Common Moorhen, is a bird species belonging to the rail family. It is widely distributed across temperate and tropical regions of the world.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses/Usages:

  1. A small waterbird
  2. A species of bird
  3. Found in various habitats like marshes, ponds, and lakes
  4. Known for its distinctive red and yellow beak
  5. Referred to as the Common Moorhen

Sample Sentences:

  1. The gallinula chloropus gracefully swam across the calm lake.
  2. A flock of gallinula chloropus birds were spotted near the wetland.

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