Blue grouse vs ruffed grouse are two species of grouse found in North America. Blue grouse are found in the western United States and Canada, while ruffed grouse are found in the eastern United States and Canada. Both species are medium-sized grouse with brown or gray plumage and a distinctive ruff of feathers around their necks.
Blue grouse are slightly larger than ruffed grouse, with males weighing up to 2.5 pounds and females weighing up to 2 pounds. Ruffed grouse, on the other hand, typically weigh between 1.5 and 2 pounds. Both species have a wingspan of around 2 feet.