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Dendragapus fuliginosus

Sooty Grouse (Blue Grouse)

Felsengebirgshuhn

Male bird during the spring mating season. Its loud and deep hoot, hoot, hoot can be heard at quite a distance. To attract females, the male also struts with its tail raised and fanned, the neck feathers spread, revealing patches of bright skin. Mt. Washington, Vancouver Island, BC. Canada

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