Grass grouses

A plump, gallinaceous (chickenlike) bird of the grasslands of Calenardhon, the tasty grass grouse is the preferred prey of many hunters, be they winged or two- or four-legged. Many man, red fox, or hawk will pass easier prey by for a crack at greasy grass grouse. Their black-speckled brown plumage provides good camouflage in the tall grasses, so the birds prosper and spread in spite of their inherent appeal to the palate. The male booming mating cry is most remeniscent of a drunk blowing over the neck of a bottle.