Family: Phasianidae, Pheasants and Grouse view all from this
family Description ADULT MALE Has lilac-gray underparts and
gray-brown upperparts with white spots and streaks on wings and
flanks. Orange-yellow wattle above eye, and reddish orange neck
sac, are prominent only in display. Tail is dark with faint pale
terminal band. ADULT FEMALE Similar to, but smaller than, male
and with more mottled and marbled plumage. Wattle and neck sac
are absent. JUVENILE Similar to adult female, but has more
extensive pale streaking on back. Dimensions Length: 15 1/2 -21"
(39-53 cm) Habitat Generally common, but found at low densities.
In mixed woodland for much of year, but favors conifer forests
in winter. Observation Tips Usually solitary. Not unduly wary,
but unobtrusive and hence often hard to locate. A displaying
male is a fantastic sight. Range Alaska, California, Rocky
Mountains, Southwest, Northwest, Western Canada Voice Both sexes
utter low growls. Displaying males hoot. Discussion Plump-bodied
grouse with long ta