Grouse

Grouse, also known as blusterwing, was a species of game groundfowl that inhabited heathers of tall grass and hunted for food.

Description
Grouse was a small long-tailed game bird. A variety of sand grouse existed in less lush areas of the realms.

Ecology
Birds like grouse were prey to predators such as giant lynx.

Habitats

 * Just outside eastern walls of Waterdeep, the City of Splendors, was located a large area of fragrant tall grass and wild flowers – a popular hunting ground for those looking for birds like grouse or pheasant.
 * In the wider Sword Coast, grouse, bustards, rock doves, and many other seabirds were a common sight.
 * Wetlands such as the High Moor were inhabited by blusterwing and similar game bird-flunderwings, where they were hunted by humans and other humanoids.
 * The Moonshae Isles were home to a significant blusterwing population.
 * Further east, blusterwing could be found in the High Meadows of the Endless Wastes.

Usages

 * Elf nobility of the ancient city Myth Drannor partook of mint water paired with cold grouse pie.
 * Cuisine of the Amnian city of Crimmor included such dishes as grilled blusterwing, marinated in rosemary, sage, and cinnamon.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Elminster in Myth Drannor &bull; The Temptation of Elminster &bull; The City of Splendors: A Waterdeep Novel &bull; The Siege
 * Blackstaff
 * Blackstaff