Common Name: Ruffed Grouse
Scientific Name (Genus-species): Bonasa umbellus
Length (bill-tail): 17"
Identifying Chacteristics: Small crest, black ruffs around neck, multibanded tail
Male attracts females by beating its wings making a low frequency thumping sound
Habitat: open forests, brushy prairies
Rarely seen in our area, but thumping sound is commonly heard
Perrenial
(Photo forthcoming...)