#sage-grouse

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[multipurposetoolguy]

sage grouse boob. tis actually inflatable sacs to rizz up the ladiese

[herpsandbirds]

Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), male courtship display, family Phasianidae, order Galliformes, Wyoming, USA

photograph by Alan D. Wilson

[todaysbird]

the greater sage-grouse, also known as the sagehen, is north america’s largest grouse species. previously known simply as the sagegrouse, the original grouping has been divided into the greater sage-grouse and the gunnison’s sage-grouse. brushy sage steppe habitats are crucial to conservation of this species; during the majority of the year, their diet is over 60% composed of sage, and the species cannot live in habitats where sage isn’t found growing densely. this unusual bird is also known for complicated lek-based breeding rituals where the male inflates the yellow sacs on his chest to ‘boom’ and strut, sometimes for hours.

[mindblowingscience]

The greater sage grouse, which once numbered in the thousands in Western Canada, is coming perilously close to vanishing from the Prairies, new government research shows. Known for its unusual mating dance, the species — found in areas where sagebrush grows — has been endangered for decades. The round-bodied bird is among the species most at risk in Canada. The latest data from government conservationists provides little hope for their future.

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[wild-special-interests]

The insects and flowering plants that provide protection and essential nutrition for sage-grouse chicks are disappearing. Industrial development, along with impacts such as drought, wildfire, and invasive species that are amplified due to climate change have degraded and destroyed millions of acres of vital sage grouse habitat. You can take action today to help.

Tell the Biden Administration you support plans to protect and restore sagebrush habitat so sage-grouse—and many other species—can survive.

[antiqueanimals]

Sage Grouse. Ron Jenkins. Montana Outdoors. Sept./Oct. 1978. Vol. 9, No. 5.

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[cadere-art]

Sage grouse.

[scottpartridge]

California Sage Grouse, day 23 of #birbfest2024 . I wasn't sure what makes this type of #sagegrouse unique, but I added elements of the #california flag. #Birbfest is hosted by @monkeymintaka this year and created by @birdietam.art #birb @birbfest.challenge

[herpsandbirds]

Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), male displaying, family Phasianidae, order Galliformes, western U.S.

photograph by @jc_wings

[todaysbird]

the greater sage-grouse is north america’s largest species of grouse, found primarily in the western united states and portions of canada where sage steppe habitat is plentiful. young sage-grouse move clumsily, and are very vulnerable to predators despite their ability to easily camouflage in most of their habitat due to their mottled brown feathers. at two weeks of age, they are able to fly, though poorly; by ten to twelve weeks of age, they are largely independent.

[errantsquam]

greater sage-grouse

wanted to do this one because "haha titty bird funny" but it ended up being the most challenging one yet… not too happy with the result but that's how it be sometimes

reference photo by matthew pendleton https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/46364181

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[sumbluespruce]

Strutton his stuff

3/28/24

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Animal of the Day!

Gunnison Sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus)

(Photo by Bob Gress)

Conservation Status- Endangered

Habitat- Western Colorado; Eastern Utah

Size (Weight/Length)- 2 kg; 40 cm

Diet- Sage leaves; Insects

Cool Facts- While maybe not the most well known bird, the Gunnison sage-grouse is an American icon. Gathering in large groups, prize males jostle for the best areas and with dawn their displays begin. Swallowing a gallon of air and pushing it into their throat pouches, the males make a booming noise to attract females. The male with the most stunning tail, thickest neck plumage, and loudest call ends up with all the females in the group. Of course, if a rival gets too rowdy the head male won’t be afraid to chase them off with a few pecks and sharp talons. Hens then gather in small groups to create nests and raise their chicks.

Rating- 13/10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeI8gLMl9Vs)