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Ruffed Grouse

Overview
ID Info
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Ruffed Grouse Range Map

Overview
ID info
Life History
Maps
Sounds

Range Map
Sightings Map

Range Map for Ruffed Grouse

Migration

Nonmigratory (resident), though moves short distances seasonally to seek out food sources and protected roosting sites.

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Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies(Order: Galliformes, Family:Phasianidae)

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