Sooty Grouse
One of the most incredible birds you can find on The BC Bird Trail is the Sooty Grouse. You’re most likely to come across them at higher elevations, like hiking in Squamish.If you’re lucky, you might just catch a male doing its eye-catching display, where air sacs on the sides of the male’s throat inflate, showing off bright yellow patches surrounded by a ring of white feathers.
Active seasons
Year-round.
How/where to find
Primarily an alpine species, keep an eye out when on the trail at higher elevations.
You can find the Sooty Grouse primarily along the western coast of the province. Some of the best locations include the Vancouver Island and Vancouver, Coast & Mountains regions.