Spruce Grouse is a photograph by Eva Lechner which was uploaded on October 22nd, 2016.
Spruce Grouse
The spruce grouse, Canada grouse, or Trail Chicken (Falcipennis canadensis) is a medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal... more
by Eva Lechner
Title
Spruce Grouse
Artist
Eva Lechner
Medium
Photograph - Photograph/fine Art Photography
Description
The spruce grouse, Canada grouse, or Trail Chicken (Falcipennis canadensis) is a medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America. It is one of the most arboreal grouse, fairly well adapted to perching and moving about in trees. When approached by a predator, it relies on camouflage and immobility to an amazing degree, for example letting people come to within a few feet before finally taking flight, a behavior that has earned it the nickname "fool's hen".
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October 22nd, 2016