About the Dusky Grouse
The dusky grouse is a species of forest-dwelling grouse native to the Rocky Mountains in North America. It is closely related to the sooty grouse, and the two were previously considered a single species, the blue grouse.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Dendragapus obscurus |
| Species Codes | dusgro, DUGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Grouse belong to?
The Dusky Grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Grouse?
The dusky grouse is a species of forest-dwelling grouse native to the Rocky Mountains in North America. It is closely related to the sooty grouse, and the two were previously considered a single species, the blue grouse....
Where can I report a Dusky Grouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Grouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dusgro, or on iNaturalist.
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