Prairie Grouse (Noun)
Meaning
Brown mottled North American grouse of western prairies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Prairie grouse have declined significantly in numbers over the past century due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
- In some regions, conservation efforts have focused on protecting prairie grouse habitat to support recovery of local populations.
- During the mating season, male prairie grouse gather in designated lekking grounds to engage in ritualistic dances to attract females.
- Studies have shown that prairie grouse require a specific composition of grasses and wildflowers to survive, highlighting the need for careful land management practices.
- Unfortunately, human activities such as intensive farming and overgrazing have greatly impacted the once-extensive ranges of prairie grouse in the Great Plains region.