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Porzana

Porzana

9.9
A small marsh bird like a spotted crake
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers observed several young Porzana feeding at the water's edge.

Examples

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot a rare Porzana during migration season.

  • Many species of Porzana are elusive and difficult to spot in their natural habitat.

  • The Porzana are often found in marshes across Europe and Asia.

  • The Porzana is often found in wetlands.

  • Many species of Porzana are elusive and difficult to spot.

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot a rare Porzana during migration season.

  • Researchers observed several young Porzana feeding at the water's edge.

Synonyms

crake
vsPorzana
1 9.9

A small water bird with a short bill that lives in marshes and reed beds

is a scientific genus that groups some spotted and related marsh birds

Compounds

Porzana porzana
  • Specialized
9.9

A small marsh bird with brown spots that hides in reeds

Surface Forms

Porzana singular
Porzanas plural

Etymology

Porzana comes from Italian porzana, which meant 'a small marsh bird' and was the local name for these little rails. That's why Porzana today is used as the scientific name for a group of small, crake-like birds often found in wetlands.