Unknown Animal/Bird in PA - Chicken/Grouse/Pheasant

[DevilDog812]

Hey guys! My brother-in-law caught this thing on his trail camera one night, and we have no idea what it could be, and we have a lot of knowledge on animals and birds of the area. I know it is hard to see very well, but I have seen worse things identified in minutes on this forum

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[White Shaddow]

With that black ring I'd say it a head on shot of a grouse.

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[Gunrunner61]

My money is on the ruffled Grouse

 

[dozer dan]

Because of the region and in the woods (not in the field) I'm thinking Woodcock.
They hunker down almost invisable like most other game birds until almost
stepped on before taking flight. Resulting in instant laxative for the person walking.

P.S. there really is a "snipe" bird.

 

[DevilDog812]

Because of the region and in the woods (not in the field) I'm thinking Woodcock.
They hunker down almost invisable like most other game birds until almost
stepped on before taking flight. Resulting in instant laxative for the person walking.

P.S. there really is a "snipe" bird.

yep, woodcocks have scared me many times in the woods same with the pheasants. I'm sure it is one of the ones suggested here, but it won't be conclusive until we get another photo

 

[ron lord]

Look like a Peacock.

 

[dozer dan]

The possibilities are endless!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

ha ha
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[goverton]

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