ruffed
Americanadjective
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The trust said red ruffed lemurs were only found in a small area of the northeast of Madagascar and were "critically endangered".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
You’ll find everything from red pandas to critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemurs.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2026
A poodle, coiffed to make pompoms of its torso and tail, stands on its hind legs: puffed, ruffed and bum-padded, just like the ladies being fitted for bums.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2025
It’s a far cry from the behavior of most ruffed grouse, whose stealth and elusiveness are why hunters call them the “king of game birds.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
Red-tailed hawks, barred owls, a ruffed grouse, an osprey with brown wings the color of Byrd’s eyes, and even a male wild turkey, fluffed and frozen in time.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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