Common name: Spruce Grouse

Scientific name: Falcipennis canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Class:

Aves (Birds)

Order:

Galliformes (Fowls and Gallinaceous Birds)

Family:

Phasianidae (Turkeys, Grouse, Pheasants, and Partridges)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Palustrine:

Riparian

Terrestrial:

Forest - Conifer, Woodland - Conifer, Woodland - Mixed

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G5

Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).

State conservation status rank:

S2

Imperiled in New York - Very vulnerable to disappearing from New York due to rarity or other factors; typically 6 to 20 populations or locations in New York, very few individuals, very restricted range, few remaining acres (or miles of stream), and/or steep declines.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Endangered

Listed as Endangered by New York State: in imminent danger of extirpation in New York. For animals, taking, importation, transportation, or possession is prohibited, except under license or permit. For plants, removal or damage without the consent of the landowner is prohibited.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

Y: Track all extant and selected historical EOs

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.104936/Falcipennis_canadensis/