woodgrouse

/ˈwʊdɡɹaus/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, ground-dwelling bird of the grouse family, native to Eurasia, characterized by a mottled brown plumage.

“The woodgrouse was a striking sight against the winter landscape, its feathers perfectly camouflaged.”

Synonyms

  • black grouse
  • grouse
  • heathercock