About the Hazel Grouse
The hazel grouse, sometimes called the hazel hen, is one of the smaller members of the grouse tribe of birds. It is a sedentary species, breeding across the Palearctic as far east as Hokkaido, and as far west as eastern and central Europe, in dense, damp, mixed coniferous woodland, preferably with some spruce. The bird is sometimes referred to as "rabchick" by early 20th century English speaking travellers to Russia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tetrastes bonasia |
| Species Codes | hazgro1, HAGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hazel Grouse belong to?
The Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Hazel Grouse?
The hazel grouse, sometimes called the hazel hen, is one of the smaller members of the grouse tribe of birds. It is a sedentary species, breeding across the Palearctic as far east as Hokkaido, and as far west as eastern and central Europe, in dense, damp, mixed coniferous woodland, preferably with s...
Where can I report a Hazel Grouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Hazel Grouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hazgro1, or on iNaturalist.
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