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Greater sage-grouse
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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. I
Centrocercus urophasianus USA male 8
Centrocercus urophasianus USA male 8
Lek mating arena, in which each male guards a territory of a few meters in size on average, and in which the dominant males may each attract up to eig
Lek mating arena, in which each male guards a territory of a few meters in size on average, and in which the dominant males may each attract up to eight females. In addition, each individual is shown with variations in personal space (bubbles), whereby higher-ranking individuals have larger personal space bubbles. Common bird leks typically have 25–30 individuals. A strict hierarchy accords the most desirable top-ranking males the most prestigious central territory, with ungraded and lesser aspirants ranged outside. Females come to these arenas to choose mates when the males' hierarchy has become established, and preferentially mate with the dominants in the centre.
A male with its gular sacs inflated
A male with its gular sacs inflated
A female greater sage-grouse
A female greater sage-grouse
Gunnison sage-grouse
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The Gunnison grouse, Gunnison sage-grouse or lesser sage-grouse is a species of grouse endemic to the United States. It is similar to the closely related greater sage-grouse in appearance, but about a
Greater sage-grouse
…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. The greater sage-grouse is a permanent…
Gunnison Sage Grouse
Gunnison Sage Grouse