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Gallinula

Gallinula

9.9
A small water bird like a rail that lives in marshes
  • noun
  • /ˌɡælɪˈnuːlə/
  • Specialized
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  • The birdwatcher was excited to spot a rare Gallinula near the marsh.

Examples

  • Wetlands in Europe are home to several species of Gallinula.

  • Many Gallinulas inhabit the wetlands of Florida.

  • Researchers observed the nesting habits of Gallinula during the spring migration.

  • The Gallinula is often seen near water.

  • The birdwatcher was excited to spot a rare Gallinula near the marsh.

  • Wetlands in Europe are home to several species of Gallinula.

  • Many Gallinulas inhabit the wetlands of Florida.

Synonyms

gallinule
vsGallinula
  • Specialized
9.9

A small water bird like a hen with a bright patch on its forehead that lives in marshes

is the taxonomic group covering those species rather than one individual

Compounds

Gallinula chloropus
  • Specialized
9.9

A water bird with mainly dark feathers that lives in ponds and lakes

Gallinula chloropus cachinnans
  • Specialized
9.9

A small water bird that lives in North America with dark blue-grey feathers

Surface Forms

Gallinula singular
Gallinulas plural

Etymology

Gallinula comes from the Latin gallina ('hen') plus the small ending -ula, so it literally means 'little hen'. These wetland birds look like small water hens, which is why the name fits.