Grouse

Grouse are a group of birds belonging to the order Galliformes and family Phasianidae . They are native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, inhabiting environments ranging from dense forests and moorlands to mountainsides and tundra. Ruffed Grouse Tracks - PEI Untamed

The word carries two distinct primary meanings: it is a type of sturdy, ground-dwelling bird and a verb meaning to grumble or complain. 1. The Bird (Wildlife and Game) grouse