heathbird
/hiθˌbɜrd/
noun
- A bird that lives in heathland or open shrubby areas, especially a grouse or similar ground-nesting bird.
- Birdwatchers spotted a rare heathbird near the edge of the moor.
- The heathbird's call echoed across the open landscape at dawn.
- The heathbird darted into the bushes when we approached.