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ruffed grouse

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ruffed grouse
a forest species of game birds; called also Bonasa umbellus.


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The ruffed grouse, or partridge, is arguably the finest upland game bird in America, both in the field and on the dinner table.
I've had similar impromptu wood cluck hunts near Wisconsin beaver dams while we were after ruffed grouse and woodcock.
Wildlife Viewing Best bets: Listen for a rhythmic drumming as you hike the forests this spring - male ruffed grouse are out courting females and their rhythmic wing beating (drumming) is used to advertise their presence and draw females into their territories.
 
 
 
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