
©Margaret Holland
Red grouse
Scientific name: Lagopus lagopus
The red grouse is an umistakeable bird - plump and round, with a gingery-red body as its name suggests. Found on upland heathlands, it is under threat from the nationwide, dramatic loss of these habitats.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 40-43cmWingspan:60cm
Weight: 600g
Average lifespan: est. 2-7 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.