noun
- plural of woodhen; flightless or nearly flightless rail birds found in forested areas, especially the Lord Howe woodhen
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The woodhens were once nearly extinct on Lord Howe Island.
- Conservation efforts have helped increase the population of woodhens.
- These woodhens prefer dense forest undergrowth for nesting.
- Researchers studied the feeding habits of the island’s woodhens.
- The woodhens are flightless birds that forage on the forest floor.
- Protection programs have been crucial for the survival of woodhens.