Native to forests rich in aspens and poplars across Canada and the US, ruffed grouse are nonmigratory birds who spend their entire lives in the same area. This one"s posing for us in the forest of Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. Depending on the habitat they"re in, their feathers can range in color from gray to red as a means of camouflage to protect themselves from predators. They get their name from the ruff of dark feathers on their neck. Despite being primarily ground-dwelling birds, ruffed grouse can be quite the acrobatic fliers when needed. They excel at flying in short spurts and are skilled at making sharp twists and turns when navigating through thick deciduous forests. How"s that for beauty and brawn?
It s a ruff life
Today in History
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At the gates of the ksar
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Cue up the tango music
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Salzburg, Austria
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Southern lights for Antarctica Day
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Zion National Park turns 103
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Join us in celebrating World Water Day
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Autumn in Central Park, New York
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Blue-footed booby, Galápagos Islands
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Old City of Dubrovnik in Dalmatia, Croatia
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Gauchos showcase Argentina’s independent spirit
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Sitting down and taking a stand
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Everyone s watching the Perseids
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Do spirits haunt the Gardens of Versailles?
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Aspens in the White River National Forest, Colorado
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Palace of Westminster, London, England
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A tower of light
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Cedar Mesa, Utah, for Indigenous Peoples Day
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge near New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Channel Country, Australia
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Life in the slow lane
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A garden of prickly delights
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The citadel in Bonifacio, Southern Corsica, France
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The Christmas Bird Count begins
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National Umbrella Day
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1934 Labor Day parade, Gastonia, North Carolina
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Juniper Springs, Florida
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Native American Heritage Month
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Spring equinox
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