Order Galliformes - turkey, grouse, ptarmigan

In Maine, 4 species in 4 genera in 1 family (Phasianidae) have been reported. Click on a link below or scroll down for more information.

   Meleagris (1 genus, 1 species)
      Meleagris gallopavo - Wild Turkey
   Bonasa (1 genus, 1 species)
      Bonasa umbellus - Ruffed Grouse
   Canachites (1 genus, 1 species)
      Canachites canadensis - Spruce Grouse
   Lagopus (1 genus, 1 species)
      Lagopus lagopus - Willow Ptarmigan

Family Phasianidae (turkey, grouse, ptarmigan)

Key to the genera of Family Phasianidae reported in Maine

	char. 1	char. 2	char. 3	char. 4	char. 5
Meleagris
Bonasa
Canachites
Lagopus

Meleagris (Turkey)
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Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey) - [information to be added]
      
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Bonasa (Grouse)
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Bonasa umbellus (Ruffed Grouse) - [information to be added]

Canachites (Grouse)
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Canachites canadensis (Spruce Grouse) - [information to be added]
   
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Lagopus (Ptarmigan)
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Lagopus lagopus (Willow Ptarmigan) - This species is rare in Maine.