willow grouse

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a widely distributed ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus albus.

Quotations

1823

The White Grouse of the countries round Hudson's Bay . . . have acquired the appellation of Willow Grouse, or Partridges among these others.

1866

The Ptarmigan, Willow-grouse, or White-grouse (Lagopus albus) is mentioned by Dr. Hall as one of the birds of the Montreal district. . . .

1959

Willow Ptarmigan [is also called] willow grouse ("Keewatin," "N.W.T."). . . .

2 — Esp. B.C.

a partridge-like game bird, Bonasa umbellus, occurring in many subspecies across Canada.

1907

The Newfoundland willow grouse . . . fly in large bodies from one district to another, and often visit the outer islands of the east coast. . . .

1960

In the fir tree behind us we listened to the resonant call of the willow grouse. . . .

3 — Local

See quote.

1959

Sharp-tailed Grouse [is also called] willow grouse (Y.T.).