The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) is a medium-sized grouse occurring in forests from the Appalachian Mountains across Canada to Alaska. It is the most widely distributed game bird in North …

Get a customized list of birds from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Order: Galliformes, Family: Phasianidae) The dappled, grayish or reddish Ruffed Grouse is hard to …

TAXONOMY: The scientific name of ruffed grouse is Bonasa umbellus (Phasianidae) [2]. In 1957, the American Ornithologists' Union recognized 10 subspecies [1]. In 2000, Rusch and others [156] listed …

Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) are the most widely distributed resident game bird in North America, living now or recently in all of the Canadian Provinces and in 38 of the 49 states on the continent.

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Nov 25, 2020 · While snow and cold drive many Pacific Northwest birds south for the winter, the hardy ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) can be found year-round in its woodland habitat.

The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) is a medium-sized bird, a member of the grouse family, that graces the forests of North America. It is distinguished by its plump body, short, strong wings, and a …

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The Ruffed Grouse is a medium-sized game bird with mottled brown, black, and grey plumage. It has a small crest, a fan-shaped tail with a dark band, and feathered legs. The bird's most distinctive feature …

It can be found in almost any woodlot and boreal forest in the northern regions of North America. This grouse is still a common sight although it is hunted year after year.