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Male ruffed grouse “drum” in springtime as a way to establish territory and to attract females. Although it looks as if the sound is caused by the bird’s wings hitting its chest, the sound actually comes from small sonic booms. The wings beat up to 5 times per second, causing the sound waves to stack up until they create a penetrating shock wave that creates the boom. Male grouse usually perform on a “drumming log,” which might help project the low-frequency sound. Drumming exerts a remarkable a

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Ruffed Grouse are some of the largest birds to visit the Ontario FeederWatch cam, powered by Perky-Pet, but this species is actually quite timid and secretive in their natural habitat. Thanks to their cryptic coloration and slow, deliberate movements, Ruffed Grouse can be difficult to spot as they forage on the forest floor or walk along the low branches of trees and shrubs to pluck berries and buds. Thankfully we get to see them on full display when they visit the cam! Watch LIVE at AllAboutBir