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"Ruffed Grouse," in John J. Audubon, Birds of America (1827-1838), plate 41 (males at top) / https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america/ruffed-grouseIMAGE INFORMATION

Un Phaisant ou Cocq de Bruyère ou Gelinotte de cette province [Pennsylvania]
Trans.: A pheasant or Coq de Bruyère or Gelinotte from this province [Pennsylvania]

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

November 1765

Primary Source Reference:

Du Simitière Scraps, Library Company of Philadelphia, no. 96, 2

Specimen Type:

Dead/preserved

Du Simitière's Common Name:

Phaisant (male)

Current Common Name:

Ruffed grouse

Current Scientific Name

Bonasa umbellus