corncrake

noun

1. common Eurasian rail that frequents grain fields

   noun.animal

   Synonyms crex crex land rail

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. A bird (<i>Crex crex</i> or <i>C. pratensis</i>) which frequents grain fields; the European crake or land rail; -- called also <i>corn bird</i>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913