Moorhen vs. Coot

Moorhennoun

Any of various medium-sized water birds of the genus Gallinula, of the rail family, that feed in open water margins.

Moorhennoun

(British) A female red grouse, Lagopus lagopus scotica.

Moorhennoun

A black gallinule (Gallinula chloropus) that inhabits ponds and lakes.

Moorhennoun

The female of the moor fowl; the moor hen.

Moorhennoun

black gallinule that inhabits ponds and lakes

Moorhennoun

female red grouse

Moorhen

Moorhens—sometimes called marsh hens—are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family (Rallidae). Most species are placed in the genus Gallinula, Latin for .

Cootnoun

Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.

Cootnoun

(colloquial) A foolish or eccentric fellow

Cootnoun

A success; something excellent.

Cootnoun

(slang) Body louse (Pediculus humanus).

Cootnoun

A wading bird with lobate toes, of the genus Fulica. The common European or bald coot is Fulica atra (see under bald); the American is Fulica Americana

Cootnoun

A stupid fellow; a simpleton; as, a silly coot.

Cootnoun

slaty-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks

Cootnoun

an aquatic bird of the rail family, with blackish plumage, lobed feet, and a bill that extends back on to the forehead as a horny shield.

Cootnoun

a stupid or eccentric person, typically an old man.

Coot

Coots are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family, Rallidae. They constitute the genus Fulica, the name being the Latin term for Coots have predominantly black plumage, and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often swimming in open water.