capercailzies

But these species still linger in some portion of the British isles; whereas the large capercailzies, or wood grouse, formerly natives of the pine forests of Ireland and Scotland, have been destroyed within the last fifty years.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 531, January 28, 1832 Various

It is difficult to separate the struggle for food and foothold from the struggle for mates, and it seems clearest to include here the battles of the stags and the capercailzies, or the extraordinary lek of the blackcock, showing off their beauty at sunrise on the hills.

Introduction to the Science of Sociology Robert Ezra Park 1926

Castle, announcing her departure for Baden with Mr. Armstrong, who was going to shoot capercailzies in the Black Forest.

The Lovels of Arden 1875

Saturday, and mother had sold bilberries, and capercailzies, and three pounds of wool.

Weird Tales from Northern Seas Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie 1870

I guess those trees will be ready pretty near as soon as the capercailzies are ready for them. "

Count Bunker: being a bald yet veracious chronicle containing some further particulars of two gentlemen whose previous careers were touched upon in a tome entitled the Lunatic at Large 1907

I guess those trees will be ready pretty near as soon as the capercailzies are ready for them. "

Count Bunker 1905

"It's too early to shoot capercailzies," he said; "but I daresay I shall find something to do.

The Lovels of Arden 1875