Ruffed Grouse

If you have ever been startled in the woods by the rapid, winged drumming of a bird you could not see, you have met the ruffed grouse. This illustrated volume examines the species from every angle, covering its habitat, diet, and life cycle across all of its subspecies and near relatives.

Hunters of upland game and birdwatchers who want to locate grouse will find practical guidance here, while general readers will gain a deeper appreciation of the bird. The book also profiles the ptarmigan, sharp-tailed grouse, pinnated grouse, blue grouse, and spruce grouse.

The author walks through the full course of a grouse's life, from where it lives and how it mates to how its social groups are organized.