blue grouse

American  

noun

1. a dull gray grouse, Dendragapus obscurus, of western North America, the male of which has a yellow or orange comb.

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blue grouse British  

noun

1. a grouse, Dendragapus obscurus , of W North America, having a bluish-grey plumage with a black tail

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Etymology

Origin of blue grouse

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

The central and western mountains are home to blue grouse, also known as dusky grouse, ruffed grouse, and spruce grouse, sometimes called Franklin’s grouse.

From Washington Times

Blue Grouse Estate Winery offers a prized pinot noir, and visitors to Unsworth Vineyards can enjoy the rose Charme De’ L’île and a beautiful restaurant overlooking the vineyard.

From Seattle Times

Fish & Wildlife Service will help you quickly find out if you found the feather of a dusky grouse, a blue grouse or a ruffed grouse.

From Seattle Times

Snowshoe hares also made frequent imprints in the snow along with the occasional squirrel and blue grouse.

From Washington Times

My close encounter was with a rooster-sized blue grouse that seemed unconcerned when I skidded to a stop to watch it bob slowly into the brush.

From Seattle Times