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Dusky Grouse

Dendragapus obscurus


Upland Ground

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Length: 20 in. (51 cm )

Most frequently found on the ground of open coniferous or mixed coniferous-deciduous forests, this solitary grouse is confiding and easily approached. This behavior has led to its local name of "fools hen." They roost low in trees at night, and if startled, often will fly to medium levels of trees to escape. Its food is mainly leaves, pine needles, flowers, fruits and insects. The nest is a shallow depression on the ground and hidden by a log, dense bush or other low shrubbery.

The four-digit banding code is DUGR.


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Bibliographic details:

  • Article: Dusky Grouse
  • Author(s): Dr. Biology
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
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  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/dusky-grouse

APA Style

Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:38). Dusky Grouse. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/dusky-grouse

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Chicago Manual of Style

Dr. Biology. "Dusky Grouse". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/dusky-grouse

MLA 2017 Style

Dr. Biology. "Dusky Grouse". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/dusky-grouse

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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