Dusky grouse
Dendragapus obscurus
The dusky grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) is a species of forest-dwelling grouse native to the Rocky Mountains in North America.
About the Dusky grouse
The dusky grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) is a species of forest-dwelling grouse native to the Rocky Mountains in North America. It is closely related to the sooty grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus), and the two were previously considered a single species, the blue grouse.
Fun Facts About Dusky grouse
- The dusky grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) is a species of forest-dwelling grouse native to the Rocky Mountains in North America.
Conservation Status
The Dusky grouse is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Phasianidae |
| Genus | Dendragapus |
| Species | Dendragapus obscurus |
Range & Habitat
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