Deep Forest Canopy
Species Radar
Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies

Spruce Grouse

Canachites canadensis

The spruce grouse, also known as Canada grouse, spruce hen or fool hen, is a medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America. It is the only member of the genus Canachites.

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