capercaillie
IPA: kˈeɪpɝkˈeɪɫi
noun
- A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.
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Examples of "capercaillie" in Sentences
- Bird life has included the Capercaillie.
- The Capercaillie is the largest member of the grouse family.
- The Capercaillie and Hazel Grouse are the most abundant fowls.
- Besides the clean air and lush forests, it is famous for the capercaillie.
- The animal life is scarce, but has a substantial population of capercaillie.
- Pheasant, capercaillie are all protected game species that may not be hunted.
- Species like the capercaillie and chamois run wild in the surrounding forests.