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Spruce Grouse

Canachites canadensis

Least Concern
Berat
468,75 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes
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Tentang

A small, tame grouse (~469 g) of the family Phasianidae endemic to boreal coniferous forests of North America. Males display a vivid red eye comb. Highly specialized on spruce and pine needles for winter food. Ground-nesting; solitary outside breeding. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 468,75 g 16.53 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Male dark charcoal-grey with black throat and breast bordered by white spots; flanks barred white; red superciliary comb. Female intricately barred tawny-brown, black, and white with buffy undertones.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Resident of spruce and coniferous forests across boreal North America, from Alaska east to Newfoundland and south through the Rockies.

Diet & Feeding

Highly specialized on spruce and fir needles year-round; eats berries, fungi, and invertebrates in summer months.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days.

Ukuran Sarang

4-7

Suara

Kicauan

Males produce low-frequency wing drumming in short bursts during display; tail fans on ground. Very quiet vocally; alarm a soft 'tsik'. Known as 'fool hen' for fearlessness rather than vocal display.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Canachites
Spesies Canachites canadensis

Distribution

Spruce Grouse has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Spruce Grouse eat?
Highly specialized on spruce and fir needles year-round; eats berries, fungi, and invertebrates in summer months.
Where does the Spruce Grouse live?
Resident of spruce and coniferous forests across boreal North America, from Alaska east to Newfoundland and south through the Rockies.
Is the Spruce Grouse endangered?
The Spruce Grouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spruce Grouse nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days.
What does the Spruce Grouse sound like?
Males produce low-frequency wing drumming in short bursts during display; tail fans on ground. Very quiet vocally; alarm a soft 'tsik'. Known as 'fool hen' for fearlessness rather than vocal display.
How big is the Spruce Grouse?
The Spruce Grouse has a weight of 468.75 g.
What order and family does the Spruce Grouse belong to?
The Spruce Grouse (Canachites canadensis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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