spruce grouse

American  

noun

1. a grouse, Canachites canadensis, of coniferous forests of northern North America, that feeds on evergreen buds and needles.

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spruce grouse British  

noun

1. a game bird, Dendragapus canadensis , occurring in Canadian coniferous forests

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Etymology

Origin of spruce grouse

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

The lowland coniferous forests are also the year-round home of the spruce grouse as well as plants such as the carnivorous pitcher plant.

From Washington Times

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

The fund is used to help protect some of Vermont’s most threatened wildlife such as bald eagles, lake sturgeon, spruce grouse, and bats affected by the devastating fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome.

From Seattle Times

He also serves breast of rock ptarmigan and breast of spruce grouse, roasted over an open fire and served together on a plate drizzled with wild partridgeberry coulis.

From New York Times

The bay-breasted warbler, spruce grouse and gray jay are all birds that live in the area that can be tricky to spot in New England.

From Washington Times