Tetrao (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Tetraonidae: capercaillies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Tetrao genus consists of four closely related species of grouse, all of which are native to northern Europe and Asia.
- Tetrao tetrix is an old world species and member of the grouse family that is native to Eurasia.
- The Black Grouse, Tetrao tetrix, is a large bird that lives in pine woods and heathlands.
- During the summer, the Black Grouse, Tetrao tetrix, lives in a variety of habitats, including meadows and mountains.
- The tetrao genus typically includes species such as the Black Grouse and the Western Capercaillie.