Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) in Scandinavia

The Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) 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 Hazel 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 Hazel Grouse

  • Hazel Grouse – song & calls
  • Hazel Grouse – breeding

Quick facts

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

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