Ruffed Grouse

Red or gray grouse with a small head crest and broad, black band near the tail tip. Note dark ruffs on the side of the neck.

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Common Name

Ruffed Grouse

Comments

Males advertise for mates in the spring by perching on fallen logs and loudly ‘drumming’ the air with their wings.

Scientific Name

Bonasa umbellus

Habitat

Mixed forests.

Size

To 19 in. (48 cm)