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Ruffed Grouse Range Map

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Range Map for Ruffed Grouse

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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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