Dendragapus obscurus
Length: 15-19 Weight: 2-3 lbs
Identification:
Male is dark gray black tail, tipped in light gray. Bare skin on side of neck, reddish to orange.
Distribution:
Resident interior western North America from northern New Mexico to Alaska.
Cool Facts:
The Dusky Grouse was formerly considered the same species as the Sooty Grouse, together known as Blue Grouse.
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References:
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