capercailzie

Thân thiện

A capercailzie displays its tail feathers in a forest clearing.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, black grouse native to the Old World (especially coniferous forests of northern Europe): The "capercailzie" is a specific species of woodland grouse, known for its size and dark plumage in the male.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The capercailzie is one of the largest members of the grouse family.
  • We hoped to spot a male capercailzie during our hike in the Scottish pine forest.
  • The conservation program aims to protect the habitat of the rare capercailzie.

Advanced Usage

• "Capercailzie lek": Refers to the traditional ground where male capercailzies gather for competitive mating displays.
  • The birdwatchers arrived before dawn to observe the capercailzie lek.

Variants and Related Words

• Capercaillie: An alternative, common spelling for the same bird species.
  • The capercaillie is the national bird of Scotland.
• Tetrao urogallus: The scientific (Latin) name for the capercailzie.

Synonyms

• Wood grouse: A general descriptive synonym.
• Heather cock: A regional name, particularly in Scotland.

Notes on Meaning

• The term refers exclusively to this specific bird species (). It is not used in a general or metaphorical sense. The primary distinction is its large size and Old World habitat compared to other grouse species.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large black Old World grouse

Từ đồng nghĩa

• capercaillie
• horse of the wood
• Tetrao urogallus