Marsh hen and Swamphen

Marsh hen

Marsh hen 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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Synonyms for Marsh hen

Swamphen is a synonym for marsh hen. In some cases you can use "Swamphen" instead a noun phrase "Marsh hen".

Swamphen

Swamphen 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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Synonyms for Swamphen

Marsh hen is a synonym for swamphen. You can use "Marsh hen" instead a noun "Swamphen".
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