Pacific Northwest Birding Companion by Stan Tekiela

Pacific Northwest Birding Companion by Stan Tekiela

Author:Stan Tekiela
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781647550431
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Published: 2021-01-15T00:00:00+00:00


Ruffed Grouse

Bonasa umbellus

drumming

YEAR-ROUND

Size:

16–19" (41–48 cm); up to 2' wingspan

Male:

Brown chicken-like bird with a long, squared tail. Wide black band near tip of tail. Tuft of feathers on head (crest) appears like a crown when raised. Black ruffs on the sides of neck.

Female:

same as male, but has less obvious neck ruffs

Juvenile:

same as female

Nest:

ground; female builds; 1 brood per year

Eggs:

9–12; tan with light brown markings

Incubation:

23–24 days; female incubates



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