Red Grouse
Red Grouse (<em>Lagopus scotica</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Red Grouse (Lagopus scotica) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lagopus; binomial: Lagopus scotica; authority: (Latham, 1787).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Red Grouse Lagopus scotica is split from Willow Ptarmigan based on genomic evidence and differences in plumage (Kozma et al. 2019; Sangster et al. 2022).
