sage grouse

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sage grouse

A chickenlike bird (Centrocercus urophasianus) of western North America, having long pointed tail feathers that can be spread like a fan.

sage grouse

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a large North American grouse, Centrocercus urophasianus, the males of which perform elaborate courtship displays

[so named because it lives among, and eats, sagebrush]

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sage grouse - large grouse of sagebrush regions of North America

Centrocercus urophasianus, sage hen

grouse - popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

Centrocercus, genus Centrocercus - sage grouse

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Centrocercus

Centrocercus urophasianus
family Tetraonidae

genus Centrocercus
grouse

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sage hen

Tetraonidae

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