Spruce Grouse

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Canachites canadensis

Spruce Grouse, a reference photo
Photo: Mdf · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The spruce grouse (Canachites canadensis), also known as 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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spruce Grouse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Species
Canachites canadensis

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