RUFFED GROUSE


Meaning of RUFFED GROUSE in English

North American species ( Bonasa umbellus ) of grouse , sometimes incorrectly called a partridge .

Ruffed grouse live mainly on berries, fruits, seeds, and buds but also eat much animal food. They are 16–20 in. (40–50 cm) long and have feathered lower legs and a black band on the fan-shaped tail. The male's ruff consists of erectile black feathers on the sides of the neck. Males beat their wings rapidly against the air (called drumming) to proclaim their territory.

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