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Falcipennis canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Spruce Grouse
Family: Phasianidae

Introduction

Two intergrading subspecies, which are sometimes considered separate species, occur in BC:

1) Franklin’s Grouse (F.[c.] franklinii)
2) Spruce Grouse (F.[c.] canadensis)

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Native	S5	Yellow	Not Listed

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