Ruffed Grouse
Bonasa umbellus
ID Notes 6
The Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa umbellus, is a ground bird living in forested habitats. It is uncommon in the Buffalo region, but can found in greater numbers in the Western New York southtowns area. Grouse are considerably smaller than turkey (closer in size to a crow). They have a short, triangular crest and a long, fan-shaped tail. They have short legs and a relatively slim body. Ruffed Grouse are patterned with dark bars and spots on a reddish-brown or grayish background. Dark bars run down the side of the neck and widen on the belly. The tail is finely barred, with one wide black band near the tip.
Fontes e Créditos
- (c) sallen, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC), uploaded by sallen
- (c) James St. John, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/jsjgeology/8365386016/
- (c) Eric Ellingson, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericellingson/51221824278/
- (c) Guy Monty, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/guylmonty/49052318297/
- (c) Michael Klotz, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelklotz/34515273131/
- Adaptado por Robin Foster de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonasa_umbellus
