A photo of a Spruce Grouse (Canachites canadensis), male
Spruce Grouse, Male

Spruce Grouse

Canachites canadensis

The spruce grouse (Canachites canadensis), also known as Canada grouse, spruce hen or fool hen, is a medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America. It is the only member of the genus Canachites. It is one of the most arboreal grouse species, 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 approach within a few feet before finally taking flight.
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Sightings

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Jean-François Piché
Sunday 02 Oct 2022 - 1:58pm
Canada
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Jean-François Piché
Wednesday 13 Jul 2022 - 5:33pm
Canada
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Ed Jenkins
Saturday 18 Jun 2022 - 12:35pm
United States
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Stephen Davies
Monday 13 Jun 2022 - 8:22am
United States
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