Greater Sage-Grouse — printable fact sheet
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Greater Sage-Grouse
Centrocercus urophasianus
The Greater Sage-Grouse is the largest grouse species in North America, renowned for its elaborate mating displays. Males gather on leks in early spring, where they puff their chests, fan their spiky tails, and produce distinctive popping sounds to attract females. These birds a…
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- Despite their large size and elaborate displays, Greater Sage-Grouse are strong fliers and can travel over 80 km in a single day in search of suitable habitat.
- Male Greater Sage-Grouse perform one of the most spectacular avian courtship displays in North America, involving synchronized movements and unique vocalizations. Unlike most birds, they rely almost exclusively on sagebrush for food, especially in winter. Females are solely responsible for nesting and raising the young.
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