| 单词 | ruffed grouse |
| 释义 | > as lemmasruffed grouse ruffed grouse n. a North American woodland grouse, Bonasa umbellus, which has variegated plumage with black neck ruffs which in the male are raised in display.There are two colour morphs, respectively greyish brown and reddish brown. ΚΠ 1758 G. Edwards Gleanings Nat. Hist. I. xxxviii. 82 I have made the following extract relating to the history of this Ruffed Grous, or Pheasant. 1872 E. Coues Key to N. Amer. Birds 235 Ruffed Grouse... Sides of the neck with a tuft of numerous..broad, soft, glossy-black feathers. 2006 Northern Woodlands Autumn 36/1 The ruffed grouse..is recognized most widely by the male's distinctive drumming. < as lemmas |
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