heathfowl
- noun
- UK
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grouse negro
- The male heathfowl is known for its striking black plumage and distinctive tail feathers.
Examples
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During spring, the heathfowl can be seen performing elaborate courtship displays on the moors.
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Many birdwatchers seek to spot the heathfowl in the wild.
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect the threatened habitats of the heathfowl.
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The heathfowl is known for its distinctive tail.
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During spring, the heathfowl can be seen performing elaborate courtship displays on the moors.
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The male heathfowl is known for its striking black plumage and distinctive tail feathers.
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect the threatened habitats of the heathfowl.
Synonyms
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A plump bird with feathered legs found in northern countries and hunted for food
A large black bird from northern Europe with a tail that curves like a lyre
A large northern European grouse with males that are mostly black and tails shaped like a lyre
A large bird from Europe and Asia whose male is blue-black with a curved tail
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Heathfowl is a simple compound: heath means the open, wild land of moors and low plants, and fowl means 'bird', so the word literally says 'a bird of the heath'. That's why the name fits the black grouse — a large, mostly black bird that lives on heaths and performs its courtship displays there.