In the ancient woodlands of the Highlands of Scotland, you might be lucky enough to come across one of the country's most recognisable birds. The capercaillie is a large grouse with the male having striking black, brown and green plumage and red-ridged eyes.
The largest of the grouse family, the capercaillie is at real risk of extinction in Scotland due to the fact there are only thought to be 542 of these magnificent birds left in the wild. Over 80% of the species are found within the Cairngorm National Park.
Shy and elusive they can be found foraging on forest floors or in low-lying branches of trees eating berries and shrubs.
