red grouse

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red grouse

A grouse (Lagopus lagopus subsp. scoticus) of the British Isles that has chestnut plumage and inhabits open fields. Also called moorfowl.

red grouse

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a reddish-brown grouse, Lagopus scoticus, of upland moors of Great Britain: an important game bird

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red grouse - reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain

Lagopus scoticus, moor-bird, moorbird, moorfowl, moorgame

ptarmigan - large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage

moorhen - female red grouse

moorcock - male red grouse

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