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Blässhuhn

Eurasian coot

noun BLAESS-hoon Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Usage Note

Blässhuhn (Fulica atra) is a black water bird with a distinctive white forehead shield (Blässe = pale mark), aggressive towards its own kind. It is a common sight on German lakes and park ponds; in German slang er kämpft wie ein Blässhuhn suggests aggressive, territorial behaviour.

Examples

"Das Blässhuhn jagte alle anderen Vögel von seinem Revier am Teich."

Natural Translation

The coot chased all other birds from its territory at the pond.

Literal Translation

The coot chased all other birds from his territory at-the pond.

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