gallinule

• Sustantivo que designa a cualquiera de varias aves acuáticas pequeñas del género Gallinula, caracterizadas por un escudo frontal en la cabeza y cierto parecido con las gallinas domésticas, a diferencia de las rascones.

A noun referring to any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula, distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens.

1. Aquatic birdC2formal

   A small to medium-sized waterbird from the family Rallidae, characterized by a prominent frontal shield on the forehead and a hen-like appearance.

   Gallineta

   • The purple gallinule is known for its brightly colored plumage.
   • We spotted a common gallinule swimming near the reeds.
   • Gallinules use their long toes to walk on floating vegetation.

   Sinónimosmoorhenswamphen