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Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus)

The engolado hazel grouse ( ruffed grouse ),is a species of bird galliforme the family of pheasant (Phasianidae),endemic to North America.It is the state bird of Pennsylvania

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Kingdom:

Animalia

Class:

Aves

Order:

Phasianidae

Genus:

Bonasa

Species:

Bonasa umbellus

Common Name:

Ruffed grouse

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Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus)

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