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Ruffed Grouse

Overview
ID Info
Life History
Maps
Sounds

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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Species in This Family

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

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Gunnison Sage-Grouse

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Lesser Prairie-Chicken

White-tailed Ptarmigan

Willow Ptarmigan

Ring-necked Pheasant

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