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spruce partridge 
a grouse, Canachites canadensis, dark gray barred with black, found in swampy woods.
See also: bush partridge Canada grouse fool hen pine partridge spruce hen wood grouse wood partridge spruce grouse
- 1771 (1935) There are more spruce Partridges in the woods than I have seen anywhere in this country.
- 1829 He had been in Davis Straits frequently at the whale-fishing: there are no trees on that coast, but plenty of eagles and spruce partridges.
- 1963 Spruce partridge and Franklin's grouse season has been open since Aug. 31.
- 1771 (1935) There are more spruce Partridges in the woods than I have seen anywhere in this country.