Teichhuhn

moorhen

noun TYEKH-hoon Rare

Also means

common gallinule

Usage Note

Teichhuhn (Gallinula chloropus) is recognised by its red-and-yellow bill shield and jerky swimming motion. It is common on ponds and slow rivers throughout Germany; unlike the Blässhuhn it prefers vegetated, sheltered waterway margins.

Examples

"Das Teichhuhn führte seine Küken zwischen den Seerosen hindurch."

Natural Translation

The moorhen led its chicks through the water lilies.

Literal Translation

The pond-hen led its chicks between the water-roses through.

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