Grouse
Order: Galliformes. Family: Tetraonidae
Grouse are game birds, similar to quails and partridge. There are about 18 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Ireland, including one former native species which is now extinct.
Common name | Binomial | Status |
---|---|---|
Red Grouse | Lagopus lagopus | |
Eurasian Capercaillie | Tetrao urogallus | (E) |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ireland
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