The White Spruce attracts squirrels, grouse, chickadees, grosbeaks, crossbills, sparrows, juncos, moose, and hares. Red squirrels, spruce grouse, and other birds and rodents eat the seeds and buds off the White Spruce.
its a herbivore
where a grouse lives
Ruffed Grouse are North American game birds. Ruffed Grouse are found in 38 states in the U.S. and in Canada. Ruffed Grouse often live in wooded and snowy areas.
Franklin spruce grouse primarily feed on a diet of conifer needles, particularly from spruce, fir, and pine trees. They also consume berries, seeds, and other plant materials, especially in warmer months when food is more abundant. Their diet can vary seasonally based on availability, but they are well-adapted to thrive on the limited food sources found in their forest habitats.
The half-life of the ruffed grouse is 10.7 million years.
8.5 years
Yes - several species
No, spruce grouse do not hibernate in the winter. Instead, they remain active throughout the colder months, adapting to the harsh conditions by foraging for food, primarily conifer needles and berries. They have specialized feathers that provide insulation and help them maintain body heat in cold environments. These birds often rely on their ability to camouflage in their snowy habitats to avoid predators during winter.
Norway spruce trees typically live for around 150-200 years.
Ruffled Grouse.
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