Weka: Definition with Weka Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. Flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting.

Exact synonyms: Maori Hen, Wood Hen
Generic synonyms: Rail
Group relationships: Gallirallus, Genus Gallirallus

1. n. A New Zealand rail (Ocydromus australis) which has wings so short as to be incapable of flight.

2. n. A New Zealand rail (Ocydromus australis) which has wings so short as to be incapable of flight.

1. Noun. The woodhen, a flightless bird of New Zealand. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. a flightless bird [n -S]

1. A New Zealand rail (Ocydromus australis) which has wings so short as to be incapable of flight. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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