Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) in Scandinavia

The Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) is a gamebird found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A ground-dwelling bird that feeds on berries, seeds and shoots. It typically occurs in forests and moorland.

In the Nordic countries the Black Grouse is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Black Grouse

  • Black Grouse – song & calls
  • Black Grouse – breeding
  • Black Grouse – nest & eggs
  • Black Grouse – diet
  • Black Grouse – in winter

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Lyrurus tetrix
  • Family: Gamebirds
  • Habitat: Forests and moorland
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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