Ruffed grouse
Order: |
Galliformes
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Genus: |
Bonasa
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Species: |
umbellus
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Sub-species: |
N/A
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IUCN Red List:  |
Least Concern (LC)
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CITES List: |
No Listing
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ESA Status: |
No Listing
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Recovery Plan: |
No
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PVA: |
Yes
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Habitat Type: |
Forest
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Diet: |
Herbivore
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Migratory: |
No
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Ground/Aerial: |
Ground
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Longevity (years): |
Not Located
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Clutch Size: |
8
- 14
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
1.0000
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Breeding Months: |
April May
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
1
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
If first nest is destroyed, may renest and lay a smaller clutch of eggs (average of 7). *Diet: young grouse eat insects and berries
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Data submitted by: |
Kate Schowe
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