Hi all-

I've gotten one response about the probable ID of blue grouse at
Mount Baker, but I'd really love to know where resources are that
define both range and differentiating characteristics of Sooty vs.
Dusky better. I believe there was some discussion of this, and I'm
not looking to resurrect a topic gone by already, but if any info
came up or especially if there are any archived accounts or resources
housed elsewehre that came up, please email me OFF LIST. Thank you!

From the scant resources I can find, the birds we saw at Ptarmigan
Ridge were somewhat intermediate. They had tail-bands (a la Sooty),
but had yellowish combs and lots of white on the breast feathers, a
la Dusky.

Thanks,

Jesse
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