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Greater Sage-Grouse

Greater Sage-Grouse

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The Greater Sage-Grouse is the largest grouse species in North America, celebrated for the males' elaborate and captivating courtship displays on communal breeding grounds called 'leks'. It is highly dependent on sagebrush.
Where to spot
Found exclusively in sagebrush ecosystems of western North America, requiring vast, unbroken expanses of healthy sagebrush habitat.
How to spot
To witness their incredible courtship, visit known lek sites at dawn during spring. It is crucial to remain in a blind or maintain a significant distance to avoid disturbing these sensitive birds.
When to spot
Most observable during the breeding season (March-May) at dawn when males gather on leks to perform their displays. Observing at other times is challenging due to their cryptic nature.
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File:Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) (20163396928).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) (20163421948).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) (20163425890).jpg
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File:Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) (20325146416).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
During their spectacular courtship display, male Greater Sage-Grouse inflate large, yellowish air sacs on their chests, producing distinctive popping and swishing sounds that can be heard from a distance.
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