What is a female nightingale called?

What do you call a female nightingale? You probably know that a female human is called a woman, but do you know what a female nightingale is called?

Here, we answer one simple question: What is a female nightingale called? A female nightingale is called:

hen

So next time you see a female nightingale, don't call her a woman! Although people would understand what you mean, it would be more correct to call her a hen.

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