Ruffed Grouse

Bonasa umbellus

The ruffed grouse 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 America. It is not migratory.

Ruffed grouse at Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan. Photo shared on Wikipedia by USFWSmidwest.
Ruffed grouse at Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan. Photo shared on Wikipedia by USFWSmidwest.
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gélinotte huppée observed by frankthewood
Apr 18, 2026
Val-d'Or, QC, Canada
byFrançois Dubois
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruffed Grouse observed by galenseilis
Apr 17, 2026
Simon Lake Rd, Cariboo, BC, CA
byGalen Seilis
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruffed Grouse observed by bronfp
Apr 17, 2026
Mechanic Lake Rd, Cardwell, NB, CA
bybronfp
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruffed Grouse observed by selwell
Apr 17, 2026
Okanagan-Similkameen, BC, Canada
bySue Elwell
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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