Game animal · Upland bird
Ruffed Grouse
Bonasa umbellus
The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) is a medium-sized grouse occurring in forests from the Appalachian Mountains across Canada to Alaska. It is non-migratory. It is the only species in the genus Bonasa.
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These are the traits the daily game compares when you take a shot.
TypeUpland bird
HabitatForest
HeadgearNone
RegionNorthern forests
Size classSmall
DietHerbivore
Typical weight1 lb
Field weight compared to the heaviest animal in the game.
Did you know?
The 'king of game birds' drums by beating its wings against the air, and can dive straight into a snowbank to roost on a frigid night.
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