10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPRUCE GROUSE»
Discover the use of
spruce grouse in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
spruce grouse and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Spruce Grouse Distribution, Movements and Habitat Selection: ...
A difference of production and associated events in two races of spruce grouse.
Can. J. Zool. 60: 2116-2123. Lumsden, H.G. 1961. Displays of the spruce grouse.
The Can. Field Naturalist. 75: 152- 160. Lumsden, H.G. and R.B. Weeden. 1963.
2
The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta
SPGR photo credit: A. Yuill Status: Although the status of the Spruce Grouse is
described as healthy and not at risk (Wildlife Management Branch 1991), land
clearing and fragmentation have reduced available habitat in central Alberta (
Pinel ...
Glen Peter Semenchuk, 1992
3
Glacier Country: Montana's Glacier National Park
Spruce grouse apparently feel so secure in the depths of their surroundings that
some don't even feel intimidated when approached to within arm's length. There
are documented cases of people who have reached out and plucked the bird off
...
4
Wingshooter's Guide to Minnesota: Upland Birds and Waterfowl
Local Names Fool hen, spruce hen Size Spruce grouse average 15 to 17 inches
in length and weigh between 1.5 to 2 pounds, with males a bit larger and
weighing slightly more than females. Identification in Flight It is difficult to
distinguish ...
Roland Kehr, Mickey O. Johnson, 1999
5
Blue
Grouse: Their Biology and Natural History
Potapov depicted blue grouse closer to sage-grouse than to spruce grouse in
their dendrograms, while Short and Johns- gard placed them closer to spruce
grouse. Are blue grouse most closely related to spruce or sage-grouse?
F. C. Zwickel, James F. Bendell, 2004
6
The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State
Spruce Grouse Demlragapus canadensis An unobtrusive resident of the boreal
forest, the Spruce Grouse is uncommon even in its New York stronghold, where
Franklin and St. I.awrence counties meet in the Western Adirondack Foothills.
Robert F. Andrle, Janet R. Carroll, 1988
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Adaptive Strategies and Population Ecology of Northern
Grouse
Clutch size of the spruce grouse, Canachites canadensis franklinii, in southwest
Alberta. Condor 77:91-92. Keppie, D. M. 1975b. Dispersal, overwinter mortality
and population size of spruce grouse (Canachites canadensis franklinii).
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Wingshooter's Guide to Montana: Upland Birds and Waterfowl
Local Names Fool hen, Franklin's grouse, spotted grouse, Canada grouse Size
Spruce grouse are slightly smaller than ruffed grouse, weighing in at around 11⁄2
pounds and measuring 15 to 17 inches in length. Identification in Flight Flight ...
9
Birds of the Yukon Territory
By far the most common forest grouse in the Yukon, the Spruce Grouse is found
in all types of boreal forest. Also known as the “fool hen," it shows little fear of
people. Spring Summer Fall Winter casual casual casual uncommon uncommon
...
Edited by Pamela H. Sinclair, Wendy A. Nixon, Cameron D. Eckert, and Nancy L. Hughes, Pamela H. Sinclair, Wendy A. Nixon, 2011
10
Ecosystem Dynamics of the Boreal Forest : The Kluane ...
Two species. spruce grouse tFalcipennis canadensial and ruffed grouse tBonasn
umbellusl. inhabit forest year-round. Three species of tundra grouse. willow
ptarmigan tLtigopus lagopusi. white-tailed ptarmigan tL. teucurusl. and rock ...
Vancouver Charles J. Krebs Professor of Zoology University of British Columbia, Edmonton Stan Boutin Professor of Zoology University of Alberta, Rudy Boonstra Professor of Physiology and Zoology University of Toronto, 2001
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPRUCE GROUSE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
spruce grouse is used in the context of the following news items.
Piping plover chick crushed by foot traffic
Two black-backed woodpeckers, six spruce grouse, six gray jays and four Boreal chickadees were reported from East Inlet Road in Pittsburg on July 11. «WMUR Manchester, Jul 15»
Spruce grouse does it privately
May was a mere seven hours old and a veil of fog hugged the ground. But even in the dim early light, it was clear spring had fully sprung in the North Woods. «The Spokesman Review, May 15»
Field trip provides rare glimpse of spruce grouse mating ritual
A male spruce grouse displays as part of its breeding ritual in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near Clam Lake. An estimated 5,600 live in Wisconsin. «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 15»
Dogs' best trait? Dragging pet owners out of the house.
Spruce grouse may be a species to avoid at this point of the season. They have been eating spruce needles since late September so their flavor will be a little ... «Alaska Dispatch News, Mar 15»
Chickens of the woods not always easy to tell apart
When a grouse flushes from the brush, my heart skips a beat before I scan to see who made the noise. Was it a spruce grouse, ruffed grouse or dusky grouse? «Bonners Ferry Herald, Oct 14»
Winter finches starting to find feeders
Studies have revealed that the decline is likely due to the absence of spruce ... two Black-backed Woodpeckers, and a Spruce Grouse on Opeongo Lake Road. «Ottawa Citizen, Oct 14»
Maine Voices: Report on birds and climate outlines threats to Maine …
Species at risk include those at the southern end of their range in Maine (such as spruce grouse and Atlantic puffins) and those dependent on habitats that are ... «Press Herald, Sep 14»
Grouse opener in MN giving hunters something to ruffle feathers about
Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Minnesota's grouse season is giving eager hunters something to ruffle their feathers about. The ruffed and spruce grouse season ... «Northland's NewsCenter, Sep 14»
Iowa grouse population a stump of its former self
Such sentiment explains why some hunters refer to ruffed grouse and their cousin the spruce grouse as “fool hens.” Grouse are frequently seen along canoe ... «Ames Tribune, Sep 14»
Enjoy fall, hunt grouse this year; season opens Sept. 13
Something akin to this scene will soon be reality for the nearly 100,000 grouse hunters in Minnesota. The season for ruffed and spruce grouse ... «Brainerd Daily Dispatch, Sep 14»
