1. the male red grouse, a game bird found on moorlands
Usage: British

Examples

• The moorcock’s distinctive call echoed across the heather-covered hills.
• Hunters waited patiently for the moorcock to emerge from the undergrowth.
• The moorcock is prized by sportsmen for its challenging flight patterns.
• During mating season, the moorcock displays vibrant plumage.
• Scottish moors provide ideal habitat for the moorcock.
• The moorcock is larger and more colorful than the female grouse.