Ruffed grouse are elusive and stealthy, but scientists are seeking a genetic explanation for why some of the birds become best buddies with people.

The ruffed grouse has been Pennsylvania's state bird since 1931.This brown, chicken-like bird gets its name from the black "ruffs" on the side of its neck.It was an important part of the food ...

The sage grouse is the largest grouse in North America and the second-largest wildfowl behind the wild turkey. At a maximum of eight pounds, the bird can provide a lot of meat for the hungry. Sage ...

The ruffed grouse was known to the colonists here in New England and Canada as the "fool hen" for these birds were often sitting ducks, well, targets.

The Sage Grouse is one of nature’s most unique and flamboyant birds, known for its dramatic courtship display and huge chest air sacs used for flirting. During mating season, males perform an ...

A not-so-glorious Twelfth is set to be a washout as bad weather during the grouse breeding season means shoots have been forced to cancel. A cold, wet start to summer has resulted in a “perfect ...

Sage grouse live in California’s high deserts, but these birds are facing extinction from wildfires, invasive grasses, junipers, wild horses and development.

Sage grouse live in California’s high deserts, but these birds are facing extinction from wildfires, invasive grasses, junipers, wild horses and development.

The greater sage-grouse is the largest grouse in North America. Its lives in the sagebrush country of the western United States and southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Adults have a long, pointed ...