The Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) is a non-migratory medium sized gamefowl. It has 2 distinct plumage colors – gray and brown with white on its underside. Due to its neutral colored plumage it is able to easily blend into its surroundings. It is easily recognized by its drumming sound it creates by beating the air with its wings. The Ruffed Grouse is native to the Appalachian Mountains from across Canada to Alaska. It is an omnivore and eats buds, leaves, berries, seeds, and insects. The Ruffed Grouse can digest toxic plants that other birds are not able to digest.
The Ruffed Grouse has a wingspan in the range of 22”-25.2” (56-64 cm) and total weight of 1-1.65 lb (.45-.75 kg). The body of the Ruffed Grouse has an overall length between 16.9”-18.1” (43-46 cm), body width of 4.3”-4.7” (11-12 cm), and standing height of roughly 10.4”-11.2” (26.5-28.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Ruffed Grouse is between 1-3 years.
The Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) is a non-migratory medium sized gamefowl. It has 2 distinct plumage colors – gray and brown with white on its underside. Due to its neutral colored plumage it is able to easily blend into its surroundings. It is easily recognized by its drumming sound it creates by beating the air with its wings. The Ruffed Grouse is native to the Appalachian Mountains from across Canada to Alaska. It is an omnivore and eats buds, leaves, berries, seeds, and insects. The Ruffed Grouse can digest toxic plants that other birds are not able to digest.
The Ruffed Grouse has a wingspan in the range of 22”-25.2” (56-64 cm) and total weight of 1-1.65 lb (.45-.75 kg). The body of the Ruffed Grouse has an overall length between 16.9”-18.1” (43-46 cm), body width of 4.3”-4.7” (11-12 cm), and standing height of roughly 10.4”-11.2” (26.5-28.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Ruffed Grouse is between 1-3 years.
