capercaillie

/ˌkæpərˈkeɪli/
noun
  1. A large bird, a type of grouse, found in forests of northern Europe and Asia. The male is known for its impressive courtship display.
    • The male capercaillie fans its tail feathers during mating season.
    • The capercaillie is the largest member of the grouse family.
    • We hiked deep into the pine forest hoping to see a capercaillie.
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