About the Sooty Grouse
The sooty grouse is a species of forest-dwelling grouse native to North America's Pacific Coast Ranges. It is closely related to the dusky 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 fuliginosus |
| Species Codes | soogro1, SOGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Grouse belong to?
The Sooty Grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Sooty Grouse?
The sooty grouse is a species of forest-dwelling grouse native to North America's Pacific Coast Ranges. It is closely related to the dusky grouse, and the two were previously considered a single species, the blue grouse....
Where can I report a Sooty Grouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Grouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soogro1, or on iNaturalist.
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