red grouse

American  

noun

1. a grouse, Lagopus lagopus scoticus, of the British Isles, a subspecies of willow ptarmigan lacking white winter plumage.

---

red grouse British  

noun

1. a reddish-brown grouse, Lagopus scoticus , of upland moors of Great Britain: an important game bird

---

Etymology

Origin of red grouse

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

While the licensing scheme initially applies only to red grouse, there are worries it will be extended to other birds such as pheasant.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

If passed by MSPs, a license would be required to kill red grouse and inspectors would be given increased powers to investigate suspected wildlife crime.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2023

It all began with a trivia question raised among friends: Which is the fastest game bird in Britain, the golden plover or the red grouse?

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2015

The wire devices are designed to catch foxes, which prey on red grouse.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2015

GROUSE.—These birds are divided into wood grouse, black grouse, red grouse, and white grouse.

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)