Capercaillie
Tetrao urogallus
Length 60-90cm

Huge gamebird, male almost half as big again as female. Formerly extinct but reintroduced in 19th century to former range in Scottish Highlands. Now locally common here in native Caledonian pinewoods and in mature conifer plantations. Male (A) looks all dark at distance but at closer range has greenish sheen on breast, brownish wings and red wattle above eye. Displaying male fans tail out. Female (B) has grey-brown plumage with orange-brown patch on breast. Birds often perch in surprisingly small trees. Forages on ground for shoots and buds.