Heathfowl (Noun)
Meaning
Large northern European grouse that is black with a lyre-shaped tail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The heathfowl's distinctive call echoed across the moorland as it took flight.
- In the early morning mist, the heathfowl's black plumage made it nearly invisible among the heather.
- The heathfowl's impressive courtship display involved a complex dance and the spreading of its lyre-shaped tail.
- During the breeding season, male heathfowl engage in fierce battles for dominance and mating rights.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the heathfowl and its habitat from the impacts of climate change.