Red Grouse

The Red Grouse is the brother of the Willow Ptarmigan. The difference is that it has no white, while the Willow Ptarmigan in wintertime is white.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_grouse

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1269678/maps

Scientific name:

Lagopus scotica

Presence in western Europe:

None

More information

Size:

Pigeon,

Crow

Birdtype:

fowl

Main colour:

Reddish brown,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Chicken

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

Reddish brown,

Light brown

Throat colour:

Light brown

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Reddish brown,

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Grey

Leg shape:

Fowl

Tail colour:

Light brown

Tail shape:

Fan shape

Looks like

Willow Ptarmigan

Read more about Willow Ptarmigan

The Red Grouse doesn’t have white on the body, not even in winter.