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Bonasa

Bonasa

9.9
A group of forest birds like the ruffed grouse
  • noun
  • /bəˈnæsə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Bonasa genus is best known for the ruffed grouse, a bird native to North America.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of birds in the Bonasa genus.

  • Many birdwatchers are excited to see a Bonasa in the wild.

  • Members of Bonasa inhabit temperate and boreal forests across the Northern Hemisphere.

  • The Bonasa genus includes several species of grouse.

  • Members of Bonasa inhabit temperate and boreal forests across the Northern Hemisphere.

  • The Bonasa genus includes several species of grouse.

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of birds in the Bonasa genus.

Compounds

Bonasa umbellus
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium brown North American grouse that people often hunt in forests

Surface Forms

Bonasa singular
Bonasas plural

Etymology

Bonasa is the scientific name for a group of grouse, including the ruffed grouse. A helpful way to remember Bonasa is to think of bon like 'bonus' or 'bonanza' — a 'good find' of forest birds — so the name links to these woodland grouse.