A fairly common grouse, but the population varies. It likes to live in the woods. The Ruffed Grouse has two colour phases, gray and red, with a very remarkable tail that fans open. In mating season you can often hear in the woods, the drumming of the male bird trying to attract a mate.

"Ruffed Grouse," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 96 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.