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 hstock1
Mar 1, 2026
Road 652, Cochrane, Unorganized, North Part, ON, CA
byH.Stockford
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruffed Grouse observed by calebcatto
Mar 1, 2026
Duncan Dam Lookout Rd, Central Kootenay, BC, CA
byCaleb Catto
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruffed Grouse observed by medolark
Mar 1, 2026
Cochrane District, ON, Canada
byColby Gillies
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruffed Grouse observed by hstock1
Mar 1, 2026
Road 652, Cochrane, Unorganized, North Part, ON, CA
byH.Stockford
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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