It is the ruffled grouse.
Look at a photo or other illustration. Also, it's "ruffed" grouse, not ruffled.
Ruffled Grouse.
The scientific name is Bonasa umbellas
No. North central GA is as far south as they come.
The Ruffed Grouse.
the ruffed grouse
The Ruffed Grouse.
The Pennsylvania state bird is the Ruffed Grouse.
The ruffed grouse is the official state bird.
The Pennsylvania Assembly adopted the Ruffed Grouse as the Commonwealth's official state bird on June 22, 1931. Mrs. Harry J. Shoemaker, from the State Federation of Women's Clubs, played an instrumental role in the bird being named the official bird of Pennsylvania. Not much is known or documented why the Ruffed Grouse was named the state's bird. Possible reasons for the adoption of the Ruffed Grouse is the bird being strong, able to survive harsh winters, and was a food staple for many Pennsylvania settlers.
Eastern Hemlock tree. Ruffed Grouse the state bird.