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Black Grouse
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Moorland fringe, young plantations.
Diet: Buds, berries, insects.
Best time to spot: Lekking males in spring.
When to look
Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
How rare is it?
The Black Grouse sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is Red-listed in Birds of Conservation Concern 5, the highest level of concern in the UK.
Recent UK sightings
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- Common CuckooUncommon · Reedbeds
- Eurasian CurlewCommon · Moorland (summer); estuaries (winter)
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