The Black Grouse: Close Up HD Footage (Tetrao tetrix)

The Black Grouse is a chunky game bird found naturally across parts of Europe and Asia. The blokes are the real lookers, decked out in purple-blue plumage along with a reddish-brown tail and vibrant red wattle above their eyes. The ladies on the other hand are camouflaged in drab browns to keep them hidden when nesting. These grouse make their homes in areas like young pine forests and moorlands. Every spring the males gather at special arenas called leks to put on a courtship display, fanning their tails and squawking to try and attract female mates. Sadly, their numbers have declined quite a bit in recent decades, mainly due to habitat loss, though conservation efforts are helping protect what populations remain.

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