spruce grouse

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spruce grouse

A grouse (Canachites canadensis) that is dark gray barred with black, found in swampy forests of northern North America, and popular as a game bird.

spruce grouse

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a game bird, Dendragapus canadensis, occurring in Canadian coniferous forests

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spruce grouse - North American grouse that feeds on evergreen buds and needles

Canachites canadensis

grouse - popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

Canachites, genus Canachites - spruce grouse

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