Species BirdsSpruce Grouse

Spruce Grouse

Canachites canadensis

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Illustration of Spruce Grouse (Canachites canadensis)

The Spruce Grouse is a medium-sized bird with a mottled brown and gray plumage, well-camouflaged against the forest floor. Males are known for their distinctive courtship displays.

Habitat
Boreal forests
Diet
Needles, berries, and seeds
How common
Common

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