Ruffed Grouse are fairly small grouse with a short, triangular crest and a long, fan-shaped tail. They have short legs and often look slimmer than other grouse species.
Relative Size
About the size of an American Crow; distinctly smaller than a Wild Turkey.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![crow sized](/guide/images/size/crow-sized.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 15.8-19.7 in (40-50 cm)
- Weight: 15.9-26.5 oz (450-750 g)
- Wingspan: 19.7-25.2 in (50-64 cm)
- Length: 15.8-19.7 in (40-50 cm)
- Weight: 15.9-26.5 oz (450-750 g)
- Wingspan: 19.7-25.2 in (50-64 cm)