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Ruffed Grouse

Bonasa umbellus

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45.5516, -78.5542

Field Notes

Description:

Crow-sized ground bird which looks like a brown chicken, with a fan-like striped tail. Close-up, a small crest on head.

Habitat:

Mixed damp woods.

Notes:

Algonquin Provincial Park.

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Comments (1)
Tukup
Terrific spotting Greg. Must have been hard to see. Thanks.

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Ontario Wildlife
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019

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