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Capercaillie
Capercaillie meaning
A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.
Synonyms of Capercaillie
Example sentences (5)
Carolyn Robertson, a project manager for the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project, said: "We’ve identified a number of wildlife guiding companies that currently list capercaillie as a target species for their tours in the Cairngorms during the breeding season.
That suggests capercaillie can survive in a rich, balanced ecosystem.
Andy Ford, Director of Nature and at the Cairngorms National Park Authority, said: “The Cairngorms National Park is home to 85 per cent of the UK capercaillie population, so action in the National Park is critical.
That and the release of Braveheart saw a renewed interest in Scottish history and culture which possibly contributed to Capercaillie’s rise.
The Capercaillie co-founder and Celtic Connections maestro believes in the power of world music - including Gaelic.