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Bird Of The Rail Family

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noun

• slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks

35%4Bird species in the rail family
noun

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

33%8 A bird species of the rail family
noun

• any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens

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