Ruffed Grouse

Bonasa umbellus (Linnaeus, 1766)

Phasianidae — Pheasants & Allies

Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa umbellus, is a grouse of North American forests, breeding in Alaska, Canada and the northern United States. It is a woodland bird and is found in mixed forest, especially where aspen is present. It is the only member of Bonasa and is often mistaken for other birds with similar names, though those names properly belong elsewhere. The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1766. It is the state game bird of Pennsylvania. Its courtship is marked by drumming, a non-vocal display made by the male from a log, stone or mound.

Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae — Pheasants & Allies
Breeding range
North America: Alaska, Canada and n USA
Ruffed Grouse
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Tours where you can spot this bird

11 tours in Canada

Night Sounds Nature Tour – 2 options for a unique natural experience
Night Sounds Nature Tour – 2 options for a unique natural experience
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A private evening self-drive tour from Saskatoon, pausing near woods and ponds to listen for owls, grouse, frogs and other nocturnal sounds....

From CAD 190
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

A private two-day self-drive birding tour through the Tobin Lake and Saskatchewan River valley region, focused on forest and river birds....

From CAD 1,450
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A winter chickadee experience near Saskatoon, offered as a two-hour public outing or a three-hour private tour with birdwatching and photogr...

From CAD 45
Best Birding Hotspots of SE Saskatchewan Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Weyburn, Canada: 2027
Best Birding Hotspots of SE Saskatchewan Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Weyburn, Canada: 2027
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 4 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 1,490
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

A private two-day self-drive exploration of Meadow Lake Provincial Park, searching boreal forest and wetland habitats for northern birds....

From CAD 1,290
Eastern Saskatchewan Birding Tour June 3 – 11, 2027 – from Saskatoon, Canada
Eastern Saskatchewan Birding Tour June 3 – 11, 2027 – from Saskatoon, Canada
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 9 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 50
Duck Mountain Park Tour from Saskatoon or Regina or Yorkton: 3 exciting days birding Saskatchewan’s eastern forests
Duck Mountain Park Tour from Saskatoon or Regina or Yorkton: 3 exciting days birding Saskatchewan’s eastern forests
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days

A private three-day self-drive tour from Saskatoon to Duck Mountain Provincial Park, combining eastern forest, lake and wetland birding with...

From CAD 2,590
Beaver Creek Birding and Hiking Tour – 2 hours in a beautiful valley
Beaver Creek Birding and Hiking Tour – 2 hours in a beautiful valley
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2h

A guided two-hour outing in Beaver Creek’s wooded valley, following walking trails toward the South Saskatchewan River in search of reside...

From CAD 150
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A private self-drive birding tour from Saskatoon to Pike Lake, with a three-hour core option and a longer six-hour programme for broader hab...

From CAD 240
Best Birding Hotspots of Souris River 2026 Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Weyburn, Canada
Best Birding Hotspots of Souris River 2026 Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Weyburn, Canada
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 1,990
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 690