About the Sage Grouse
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.
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Adult greater sage-grouse have a long, pointed tail and legs with feathers to the toes. The adult male has a yellow patch over each eye, is grayish on top with a white breast, and has a dark brown throat and a black belly; two yellowish sacs on the neck are inflated during courtship display. The adult female is mottled gray-brown with a light brown throat and dark belly. Adult males range in length from 66–76 cm (26–30 in) and weigh between 2.3–3.2 kg (5.1–7.1 lb). Adult females are smaller, ranging in length from 48–58 cm (19–23 in) and weighing between 1.3–1.75 kg (2.9–3.9 lb).
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Where the Sage Grouse lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Canada.
When to see the Sage Grouse
Peak activity in April · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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