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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Ruffed Grouse observed by jenaitkens
Jun 2, 2026
Carling, ON P0G, Canada
byJennifer Aitkens
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruffed Grouse observed by alvarojaramillo
Jun 2, 2026
Prince Edward County, ON, CA
byAlvaro Jaramillo
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Ruffed Grouse observed by theacebookworm
Jun 1, 2026
Bertrand, NB E1W 1J7, Canada
byE.
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Ruffed Grouse observed by randrudland
Jun 1, 2026
Sechelt-Dakota FSR, powerline crossing, BC, Canada
byRand Rudland
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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