moorhens in English

noun
1
a small aquatic rail with mainly blackish plumage.
Other birds I saw near the pond were coot, moorhen , purple swamphen and a few Gray Wagtails walking around near the water.
2
a female red grouse.
On one side of the turkey was a hare cut in pieces; on the other woodcocks, moorhens , or other small wild game.

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1. The Coot is a small members of the rail, or Rallidae, family.They are genetically related to rails, moorhens, crakes, gallinules, and more.Most Coots have short beaks, fleshy frontal shields on their foreheads, and stout bodies.