Red Grouse
Lagopus scotica
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A medium-sized grouse (~585 g) of family Phasianidae, endemic to the British Isles with rich chestnut-red plumage and red eyebrows. Inhabits open heather moorlands across Scotland, northern England, Wales, and Ireland. Feeds almost exclusively on heather shoots and berries. Not Evaluated as a distinct species by IUCN (often treated as subspecies of Willow Grouse); an iconic game bird of British uplands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 583,125 g | 20.57 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Does not turn white in winter; male is rich chestnut-brown with red eye-comb; finely barred darker on back; belly dark brown; legs feathered white. Female paler and more finely barred buff and brown.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to heather moorlands of Scotland, northern England, and Ireland. Resident year-round. Often treated as a subspecies of Willow Grouse.
Diet & Feeding
Highly dependent on heather shoots and flowers year-round; also eats berries, seeds, and insects in summer. Scottish moorland endemic.
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
6-9
Son
Chant
Distinctive 'go-back, go-back' cackle; male territorial call loud and raspy on Scottish heather moor. Alarm is explosive 'kek-kek'. Male gives hoarse crowing display calls.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lagopus |
| Espèces | Lagopus scotica |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family