Bird id

Saw these birds near Clockmill Corners on the Powley-Piseco Rd. Ruffed grouse habitat; birds are size of bobwhite quail. Note the one with well-camoflauged "natural" plumage. I've e-mailed DEC; awaiting their response. What do you think they are?

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