Ruffed grouse
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The ruffed grouse is a medium-sized grouse occurring in forests from the Appalachian Mountains across Canada to Alaska. It is the most widely distributed game bird in North America. It is non-migratory. It is the only species in the genus Bonasa. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Bonasa umbellus
Mass: 1.2 lbs (Adult)
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing)
Class: Aves
Domain: Eukaryota
Family: Phasianidae
Genus: Bonasa; Stephens, 1819
Source: Encyclopedia of Life