Spruce Grouse (Peyto Lake, Banff NP)

[BetCrooks]

I think this might be a spruce grouse? Although I know they live in Ontario, as well as in the Rockies where this photo was taken in August, I've never seen one. Can anyone confirm it?

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[thouc]

I think you are right. There is also Blue Grouse to consider in the Rockies (and I have seen neither of them), but the barring and the white spots on the belly point to Spruce Grouse.

/Thomas

[BetCrooks]

Thanks, I'll take a good look at the other possibilities too!