About the Spruce Grouse
The spruce grouse, also known as Canada grouse, spruce hen or fool hen, is a medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America. It is the only member of the genus Canachites.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Canachites canadensis |
| Species Codes | sprgro, SPGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spruce Grouse belong to?
The Spruce Grouse (Canachites canadensis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Spruce Grouse?
The spruce grouse, also known as Canada grouse, spruce hen or fool hen, is a medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America. It is the only member of the genus Canachites....
Where can I report a Spruce Grouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Spruce Grouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sprgro, or on iNaturalist.
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