Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed Grouse also called partridge, have a small crest on top of its head with reddish or grey-brown coloring and a short, curved bill. Ruffed Grouse have dark brown, broad, longish feathers on the sides of the neck also known as a "ruff". the belly of a Ruffed Grouse have white with bold, dark bars on the flanks
The tail of the Ruffed Grouse has a dark band at the end, with a lighter tip. Ruffed grouse are about 15 to 19" long and weighing 15.89-26.48 ounces