Male (Spruce) © Kevin Pero eBird S74709033 Macaulay Library ML 270774751
Male (Franklin's) © Joshua Covill
Female © Nick Tepper
Male (Spruce) © Gerald Romanchuk
Chick © Andrew Dreelin
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Male (Spruce) © Luke Seitz
Male (Franklin's) © Amanda Guercio
Female © Alex Eberts
Habitat © Andrew Spencer

Trjáorri Canachites canadensis

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Identification

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Quiet and inconspicuous in coniferous forests, especially where moss covers the ground. Typically seen on ground or along roadsides, but can perch fairly high in trees. On male, look for red eyebrow, dark chest, and bold white spotting on sides and belly. Female is browner and more intricately patterned; best distinguished from other grouse by short tail and strong bars and spots on underparts. Feeds mainly on conifer seeds. Often confiding, allowing good views. “Franklin’s” population, found from Idaho to British Columbia, might be a separate species. Tail pattern and male displays differ.

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