About the Red Grouse
The red grouse is a medium-sized bird in the grouse tribe which is found in heather moorland in Great Britain and Ireland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Lagopus scotica |
| Species Codes | wilpta1, REGR, WIGR, WIPT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Grouse belong to?
The Red Grouse (Lagopus scotica) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Red Grouse?
The red grouse is a medium-sized bird in the grouse tribe which is found in heather moorland in Great Britain and Ireland....
Where can I report a Red Grouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Grouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wilpta1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
1,024
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