Greater Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)

Greater Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) - Male
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Greater Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) - Male
About Greater Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Turkey-like birds
- Family: Grouse, Turkeys, and Allies
The greater sage-grouse, also known as the sagehen, is the largest grouse in North America. Its range is sagebrush country in the western United States and southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. It was known as simply the sage grouse until the Gunnison sage-grouse was recognized as a separate species in 2000. The Mono Basin population of sage grouse may also be distinct.
Trips
No trip reports available.Visits
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2001-09-01Lava Beds National Monument, United States of AmericaSeen running across the road while driving.
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2022-03-26Shaffer Mountain, United States of America