sage hen

Thân thiện

A sage hen struts through the dry sagebrush.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large grouse species: The sage hen is a bird, specifically a large grouse, native to the sagebrush regions of North America. It is known for its habitat preference and is often associated with the greater sage-grouse.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the sage hen.
  • We spotted a male sage hen displaying on a lek in the early morning.

Advanced Usage

• Ecological context: The term "sage hen" is often used in discussions about wildlife conservation, habitat loss, and land management in western North America.
  • The decline in sagebrush ecosystems poses a direct threat to the sage hen.

Variants and Related Words

• Greater sage-grouse (n): This is the more precise or formal common name for the same bird species ().
• Sage grouse (n): A common shortened form of the name.
• Sagebrush (n): The primary plant genus () defining the bird's habitat.

Synonyms

• Greater sage-grouse: The primary synonym.
• Sage grouse: A general synonym.

Related Phrases

• Sage hen lek: A traditional breeding ground where males perform displays.
  • The biologists set up cameras near a sage hen lek to monitor the population.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large grouse of sagebrush regions of North America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sage grouse
• Centrocercus urophasianus