Grouse are a group of birds from the order Galliformes and often as a family of the wild birds.

Grouse are heavily built like other Galliformes such as chickens. They range in length from 31cm to 95cm, in weight from 0.3kg to 6.5kg. The males are bigger than females and can be recognized by the striking bright red feathers above his eyes. The grouse have feathered nostrils. Their legs are feathered to the toes, and in winter the toes too have feathers.

Grouse are game, and hunters kill millions each year for food and sport. Because the game frequently takes place on private land it’s a costly matter to chase and even to take your hunted game home. The male’s tail feathers are used for a traditional ornament for hats in areas such as Scotland and the Alps.