water rail (Meaning)

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water rail ()

Any one of numerous species of rails of the genus Rallus, as the common European species (Rallus aquaticus). See Illust. of Rail.

Synonyms & Antonyms of water rail

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water rail Sentence Examples

  1. The water rail stealthily scurried through the reedbeds, its plumage blending seamlessly with its surroundings.
  2. The loud, raucous call of the water rail pierced the silence of the marsh, alerting other birds to its presence.
  3. The elusive water rail swiftly disappeared into a thicket, its tiny body well-hidden from predators.
  4. During nesting season, the water rail builds its nest on a floating platform amidst the reeds, concealed from view.
  5. The water rail prefers wetlands with dense vegetation, where it can forage for food and escape potential threats.
  6. The water rail's long legs and toes allow it to walk easily on lily pads and other floating plants.
  7. The water rail consumes a wide range of insects, snails, and small fish, making it an important predator in the wetland ecosystem.
  8. The conservation status of the water rail varies depending on region, with some populations facing habitat loss and fragmentation.
  9. Water rail eggs are relatively large compared to the size of the bird, and the chicks are born precocial, able to leave the nest soon after hatching.
  10. The water rail is protected under various international conservation agreements, recognizing its ecological significance and vulnerability.

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Any one of numerous species of rails of the genus Rallus, as the common European species (Rallus aquaticus). See Illust. of Rail.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The water rail stealthily scurried through the reedbeds, its plumage blending seamlessly with its surroundings.

The loud, raucous call of the water rail pierced the silence of the marsh, alerting other birds to its presence.

The elusive water rail swiftly disappeared into a thicket, its tiny body well-hidden from predators.

During nesting season, the water rail builds its nest on a floating platform amidst the reeds, concealed from view.