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Hazel Grouse
Tetrastes bonasia
Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) — Gamebirds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 429 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Tetrastes
- Species bonasia
Quick facts
- Weight
- 429 g
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Hazel Grouse feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of dense woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Hazel Grouse is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL nw, nc, ne.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 429 g, with a wing length of about 16.9 cm and a tail of around 11.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hazel Grouse?
The Hazel Grouse is a large bird that weighs around 429 g.
Where does the Hazel Grouse live?
The Hazel Grouse is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL nw, nc, ne, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Hazel Grouse belong to?
The Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Hazel Grouse eat?
The Hazel Grouse feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Hazel Grouse migrate?
The Hazel Grouse is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Hazel Grouse endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Hazel Grouse make?
1 real field recording of the Hazel Grouse — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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