Ruffed grouse, blue grouse and spruce grouse are forest dwellers, often inhabiting slightly differing habitats in the same areas. At least one of these species are likely to be found wherever there are forests in Idaho, or roughly half the state. Valley Quail are among the most abundant game birds in Idaho, even though their range is limited. The imported birds have taken advantage of the available habitat along the Snake River drainage from Hagerman to Lewiston. They are most common in the wetter riparian areas on agricultural and public lands in southwest Idaho but may be found as far north as Orofino.
Mountain quail are the native quail species in Idaho but have become rare and off-limits to hunting.
They are easily recognized by their long, straight topknots and large size, almost as large as chukar. Mourning Doves nest throughout Idaho in considerable numbers but the high latitude means most begin packing their bags for the flight south around the time the season open September 1. Migration starts as the length of days becomes shorter but huntable numbers remain unless chilly fall winds begin early. Pheasant were introduced to southern Idaho along with irrigated farming. They prospered along with agriculture but the huge numbers which once brought wingshooters from throughout the country are much reduced in the southcentral portion of the state because changes in agricultural practices took out most of their winter and nesting habitat.