What is another word for capercaillie?

Pronunciation: [kˈapəkˌe͡ɪli] (IPA)

Capercaillie is a bird of the grouse family, mainly found in the forests of northern Europe, Scandinavia and Russia. It is also known as the wood grouse, heather cock or western capercaillie. The name capercaillie is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "capull-coille," which means "horse of the woods." Other synonyms for capercaillie include the Eurasian capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus, and the black grouse, which is a species closely related to the capercaillie. Despite their heavy weight and large size, capercaillies are excellent fliers, especially during their courtship displays, where they make loud calls and perform intricate courtship dances to attract females.

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What are the hyponyms for Capercaillie?

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