![A female ruffed grouse stands in the snow. She is brown with some dark and light markings throughout the plumage.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x240/public/ruffed_grouse_head_harbour_lightstation_flickr.jpg?itok=KRdtUbzQ)
Ruffed grouse
Ruffed grouse are named for the "ruff" of feathers around the neck the males display when they are defending territory or showing off to a female.
![A female ruffed grouse stands in the snow. She is brown with some dark and light markings throughout the plumage.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x240/public/ruffed_grouse_head_harbour_lightstation_flickr.jpg?itok=KRdtUbzQ)
Ruffed grouse are named for the "ruff" of feathers around the neck the males display when they are defending territory or showing off to a female.