moorfowl (Meaning)
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moorfowl (n)
reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain
Synonyms & Antonyms of moorfowl
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moorfowl Sentence Examples
- The Scottish moorfowl, a member of the grouse family, is known for its distinctive plumage and behavior.
- Moorland habitats across the UK are vital breeding grounds for moorfowl, providing food and shelter.
- The male moorfowl, known as a cock, engages in spectacular courtship displays during the mating season.
- The female moorfowl, called a hen, typically lays 6-10 eggs in a hidden nest on the ground.
- Chicks of the moorfowl are precocial, meaning they are able to walk and feed shortly after hatching.
- Moorhens, a different species, are often mistaken for moorfowl due to their similar names and appearances.
- Overgrazing by sheep and deer can reduce the habitats available for moorfowl, impacting their populations.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect moorfowl and their unique moorland ecosystems.
- The moorfowl plays an important role in the food chain, as both prey for predators and a source of food for other animals.
- The distinctive "croaking" call of the moorfowl is a familiar sound in the Scottish Highlands.
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reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Scottish moorfowl, a member of the grouse family, is known for its distinctive plumage and behavior.
Moorland habitats across the UK are vital breeding grounds for moorfowl, providing food and shelter.
The male moorfowl, known as a cock, engages in spectacular courtship displays during the mating season.
The female moorfowl, called a hen, typically lays 6-10 eggs in a hidden nest on the ground.
