Grouse breeds & varieties
12 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SLagopus lagopus scotica
Origin: GB
DarkElite GameHeather MoorHeather Scented
SRed Grouse
Origin: GB
Buttery When PinkDark Intense MeatIntenseLiver-Dark
SCapercaillie
Origin: AT, EU
Age CriticalDark FirmGiant Forest GrouseIntense
STetrao urogallus
Origin: DE, GB, EU
DarkForest SpecialistLarge PortionsLargest Grouse
ABlack Grouse
Origin: SE, GB, EU, NO
Cock/Hen DifferenceDark MeatForest-Moor BirdLarge Game
ATetrao tetrix
Origin: GB, EU
Black Grouse SpeciesBoldBold Resinous MeatDark
ABonasa umbellus
Origin: US
DelicateFineFine Mild MeatMilder Game
ARuffed Grouse
Origin: CA, US
Autumn ClassicCast-Iron FriendlyFine TextureLightly Gamey
AWillow Ptarmigan
Origin: NO, US
CircumpolarClean NorthernDarkDark Mild Game
AHazel Grouse
Origin: RU, EU, FI
DelicateDelicate MeatEurasianFine
ACentrocercus urophasianus
Origin: US
Conservation SensitiveDarkPowerfulRegional
ASage Grouse
Origin: US
Advanced Game CookeryDarkLeanLean Dark Meat