Dendragapus fuliginosus

The Sooty Grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosu) is a relatively large grouse with four subspecies.

The black grouse is an early adult. These birds live on the ground or in the trees in winter. In winter, it eats mainly the needles of fir and Douglas fir, but occasionally hemlock and pine needles; In the summer, eat other greens and berries. The nest is built on hidden ground under bushes or trees. It is a resident bird, but it will travel very far in winter for food, and can fly short distances in winter to more dense forest areas.

Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2016 Red List of Threatened Species ver 3.1 - Not Threatened (LC).

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It is found in California, United States, from southeastern Alaska to southern Yukon Territory in Canada.
Breeding habitat is the edge of coniferous and mixed forests in the mountains of western North America, and the living environment is closely related to the range of distribution of various coniferous trees.

The black grouse is a relatively large grouse with a male length of 47-57 cm and a weight of 1117-1245 g. The female is 44-48 cm long and weighs 829-890 g. The plumage of the male bird is dark, mainly dark gray or stony gray. There is a yellow throat balloon surrounded by white feathers, yellow circles around the eyes, and a rectangular tail. The female is brown with mottled plumage with dark brown and white markings on the underside.
A bird. Strong body, short beak, conical, suitable for pecking plant seeds; Short round wings, not good at flying; Strong feet, sharp claws, good at walking and digging for food; The male has a large crown and beautiful plumage; Posterior margin of tarsus talis.