Canachites canadensis; Spruce Grouse

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Canachites canadensis
Spruce Grouse

Photographer: Gerald and Buff Corsi
Collection: CalAcademy

ID: 6666 6666 0814 0038 (2014-08-05)

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date of photo Sep 28, 2012

location Alaska, US

notes The Spruce Grouse or Canada Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) is a medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America. It is one of the most arboreal grouse, fairly well adapted to perching and moving about in trees. When approached by a predator, it relies on camouflage and immobility to an amazing degree, for example letting people come to within a few feet before finally taking flight, a behavior that has earned it the moniker 'fool hen'.

CalAcademy slide # Spruce Grouse (Taiga Population) 120928 _D334823

photo category: Animal - Bird

original filename: Spruce Grouse (Taiga Population) 120928 _D334823.jpg

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common names Spruce Grouse (photographer)

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