Dusky Grouse

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Dusky Grouse (<em>Dendragapus obscurus</em>) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Dusky Grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Dendragapus; binomial: Dendragapus obscurus; authority: (Say, 1822).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Dendragapus obscurus renamed Dusky Grouse with split of D. fuliginosus, Sooty Grouse (AOU 2006).

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