Auerhuhn

western capercaillie

noun OW-er-hoon Rare

Usage Note

Auerhuhn (Tetrao urogallus) is the largest grouse in Europe; the male's spectacular spring display (Balz) is a centrepiece of German nature documentaries. Critically endangered in Germany's Black Forest and Bavarian Alps.

Examples

"Das Auerhuhn benötigt störungsfreie Urwälder zum Überleben."

Natural Translation

The capercaillie needs undisturbed ancient forests to survive.

Literal Translation

The capercaillie needs undisturbed ancient-forests to-the survival.

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