Flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting.
1The wood hen is a bird rather resembling the pheasant tribe in plumage, but not so handsome.
2There are wood hens also on the plains; but, though very abundant, they are not much seen.
3From fat wood hens a good deal of oil can be got, and this oil is very valuable for almost anything where oil is wanted.
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