Grey Hen (Noun)
Meaning
Female black grouse.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The grey hen is a female black grouse that is known for its distinctive plumage and courtship displays.
- In the spring, the grey hen will often engage in a series of calls and displays to attract a male black grouse.
- The grey hen's feathers are a mottled mix of grey and brown, helping her to blend in with the surrounding underbrush.
- Scientists have observed that grey hens will often choose males with the most impressive courtship displays to mate with.
- During the breeding season, the grey hen will typically lay a clutch of 6-10 eggs in a hidden nest on the forest floor.