| Common Name: | Grouse, Ruffed | | Scientific Name: | Bonasa umbellus | | Family: | Phasianidae | | Area: | Sweet Home Ranger District, Willamette National Forest | | Date: | June 26, 2008 | 
We came upon this Ruffed Grouse in the middle of the road, and were perplexed as to why it had its feathers so 'ruffled' until we spotted the chicks on either side of the road, and then understood it was a mother's protective display. | | Reference: | Western Birds by Peterson |
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