Spruce Grouse
Canachites canadensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="canachites-canadensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Spruce Grouse (Canachites canadensis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a weight of 468.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ağırlık | 468,75 g | 16.53 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
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
Coğrafi Dağılım
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.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
4-7
Ses
Şarkı
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 |
| Takım | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Familya | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Canachites |
| Türler | Canachites canadensis |
Distribution
Spruce Grouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family