Bonasa Umbellus (Noun)
Meaning
Valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ruffed grouse, or bonasa umbellus, has been a prized game bird in eastern United States and Canada for centuries.
- Hunters flock to the woods in pursuit of the elusive bonasa umbellus, known for its earth-toned plumage.
- In many parts of its range, the bonasa umbellus is highly valued as a game species, with regulated hunting seasons.
- The distinctive drumming of the male bonasa umbellus is often the first sign of the bird's presence for hunters.
- State wildlife agencies carefully manage the population of bonasa umbellus to ensure the long-term sustainability of the species as a game bird.