Sooty Grouse
Dendragapus fuliginosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dendragapus-fuliginosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Sooty Grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.6 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A large grouse (~1 kg) of family Phasianidae, males uniformly dark sooty-grey with yellow-orange eyecomb. Inhabits coastal and Pacific mountain forests from Alaska to California. Feeds on conifer needles, especially fir and hemlock, in winter; berries and invertebrates in summer. Migrates upslope in winter, opposite to most birds. Least Concern; common along the Pacific Coast mountain ranges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 44,6 cm | 17.6 in |
| Poids | 1016,25 g | 35.85 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male is dark sooty-grey; tail grey with broad pale grey terminal band; yellow eye-comb; bare pink-purple neck sac visible during display. Female mottled dark brown; overall darker than Dusky Grouse.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident along the Pacific coast and Cascade-Sierra ranges from Alaska south to northern California. Found in coastal coniferous forest.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on conifer needles, especially Douglas-fir, in winter; berries, leaves, seeds, and insects in summer.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-28 days.
Taille de la couvée
6-12
Son
Chant
Deep, booming 'hoot-hoot-hoot-hoot-hoot' from treetop perch; inflated cervical sacs amplify resonance. Similar to Dusky Grouse but with subtle tonal differences. Alarm is rapid sharp clucking.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Dendragapus |
| Espèces | Dendragapus fuliginosus |
Distribution
Sooty Grouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family