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Definition of Gallinula chloropus
1. Noun. Black gallinule that inhabits ponds and lakes.
Exact synonyms: Moorhen
Group relationships: Gallinula, Genus Gallinula
Generic synonyms: Gallinule, Marsh Hen, Swamphen, Water Hen
Group relationships: Gallinula, Genus Gallinula
Generic synonyms: Gallinule, Marsh Hen, Swamphen, Water Hen
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gallinula Chloropus
Literary usage of Gallinula chloropus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Entertaining Naturalist: Being Popular Descriptions, Tales, and by Loudon (Jane) (1850)
"THE WATER-HEN (gallinula chloropus) There are very few countries in the world
where these birds are not to be found. They generally prefer the cold ..."
2. A History of British Birds by William Yarrell, Alfred Newton, Howard Saunders (1884)
"gallinula chloropus (Linnaeus *). THE MOOR-HEN, On WATER-HEN. gallinula chloropus.
ii Au.iM'iA, Brisson t.—Bill thick at the base, compressed, ..."