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difference between grouse and pheasant

2006-10-22 03:51:01 · 4 answers · asked by Bob D 1 in Sports Other - Sports

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a grouse is a "prairie chicken" and much smaller than a pheasant who is the size of a turkey.

2006-10-22 03:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by tampico 6 · 0 0

grouse:
Grouse are from the order Galliformes which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the northern hemisphere. They are game and are sometimes hunted for food.

Males are often polygamous, and many species have elaborate courtship displays. These heavily built birds have legs feathered to the toes. Most species are year-round residents, and do not migrate.

These birds feed mainly on vegetable food, but will also feed on insects, especially when feeding young.

pheasant:
Pheasants are a group of large birds in the order Galliformes. In many countries they are hunted as game.

Pheasant are characterised by strong sexual dimorphism, with males being highly ornate with bright colours and adornments such as wattles and long tails. They are usually larger than the females. Males play no part in rearing the young.

There are 35 species of pheasant in 11 different genera. The best-known is the Ringnecked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus torquatus) which is widespread throughout the world in introduced feral populations and in farm operations. Various other pheasant species are popular in aviaries

2006-10-22 11:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by santhana k 3 · 0 0

the Grouse is sometimes called a Partridge, they are smaller than the Pheasant and the male is not so colorful,

2006-10-22 10:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

A grouse is smaller.

2006-10-22 10:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by Rat 7 · 0 0

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