Birds of Canada. vi 
RUFFLED GROUSE. 
Bonasa umbellus—The Ruffled Grouse, or 
Partridge. 
This Partridge is a permanent resident of 
Canada. It is often found in the open woods 
and evergreen thickets in well settled districts. 
When walking it struts with a haughty step, 
elevating its ruff, and spreading its pretty tail. 
The habits of this Partridge are solitary; it is 
seldom found in coveys of more than six or 
eight together. Nests, upon the ground, at the 
foot of a bush, or under an old log; eggs, eight 
to twelve; of a yellow-white color. General 
color, above, reddish brown; the back with light 
brown ; beneath, white barred with dull brown ; 
the feathers of the ruff black; tail grayish, with 
a black bar near the end. 
Tetrao phasianellus—The Sharp-tailed Grouse. 
Habitat, British Columbia and Manitoba. 
Accidental in Canada. Color, above, yellowish- 
