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black grouse

/blæk ɡraʊs/

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/blæk ɡraʊs/C1formal
  • ruКрупная темнооперенная птица семейства тетеревиных, обитающая в вересковых пустошах и лесных местообитаниях по всей Европе и Азии. Самец известен своим характерным лирообразным хвостом и брачными демонстрациями.

A large, dark-feathered bird of the grouse family, found in moorland and forest habitats across Europe and Asia. The male is known for its distinctive lyre-shaped tail and courtship displays.

  1. Bird speciesC1formal

    A large game bird (Lyrurus tetrix) found in moorland and forest habitats across Europe and Asia, known for the male's distinctive black plumage and lyre-shaped tail.

    ruТетерев

    • The black grouse is known for its elaborate courtship display.
    • We spotted a male black grouse on the heath this morning.
    • Conservation efforts are helping to protect black grouse populations.