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Significados de wood hen en inglés

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gallirallus australis

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

gallirallus australis
Uso de wood hen en inglés
1
The wood hen is a bird rather resembling the pheasant tribe in plumage, but not so handsome.
A First Year in Canterbury Settlement
2
There are wood hens also on the plains; but, though very abundant, they are not much seen.
A First Year in Canterbury Settlement
3
From fat wood hens a good deal of oil can be got, and this oil is very valuable for almost anything where oil is wanted.
A First Year in Canterbury Settlement
Translations for wood hen