Sooty Grouse

Sooty Grouse

(Dendragapus fuliginosus)

  • Size: 12 - 15 in long
  • Diet: Pine needles, leaves, flowers, berries and some insects
  • Seasonal Habits: Do not have a long migration, but will use different habitats seasonally
  • Temperament: Can be aggressive if protecting chicks

They are a mix of brown, tan and grey and the males also have a blueish throat air sac and bright orange combs