24,339 observationsLeast Concern
Ruffed Grouse
Bonasa umbellus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Galliformes βΊFamily: Phasianidae βΊGenus: Bonasa
About
The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) is a medium-sized grouse occurring in forests from the Appalachian Mountains across Canada to Alaska. It is non-migratory. It is the only species in the genus Bonasa.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ruffed Grouse is Bonasa umbellus.
- Ruffed Grouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ruffed Grouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ruffed Grouse belongs to the class Aves.
- Ruffed Grouse belongs to the order Galliformes.
- Ruffed Grouse belongs to the family Phasianidae.
- Ruffed Grouse belongs to the genus Bonasa.