Spruce Grouse in Denali National Park Alaska

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The spruce grouse, Canada grouse, spruce hen or fool hen is a medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America. It is the only member of the genus Canachites. It is one of the most arboreal grouse species, fairly well adapted to perching and moving about in trees.

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Location: Alaska
Photo credit: © Dee Carpenter / Alamy / Afripics
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