#centrocercus urophasianus

[inatungulates]

Pronghorn Antilocapra americana

With greater sage-grouse Centrocercus urophasianus

Observed by isaac_boardman, CC BY-NC

[birdblues]

Greater Sage-grouse

[na-bird-of-the-day]

BOTD: Greater Sage-Grouse

Photo: Dan Dzurisin

"Well-named, this very large grouse is found nowhere except in sagebrush country of the west. It nests on the ground among the sage, and the leaves of this plant are its staple diet in winter. The Sage Grouse is best known for the spectacular courtship displays of the males: Large numbers (up to 70 or more) will gather in spring on traditional dancing grounds and strut with their chests puffed out and spiky tails spread, hoping to attract females."

- Audubon Field Guide

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) male in courtship display at lek, North Dakota

Photographer: Steve Gettle

[lovingexotics]

Greater Sage Grouse Centrocercus urophasianus Source: Here

[dendroica]

Greater sage-grouse at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (via USFWS Mountain-Prairie)

Photo: Tom Koerner/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

[jame-drraws]

Inktober Day 2: Divided/Centrocercus Urophasianus

I missed Day 1 so count this for Swift also haha

[birdblues]

Greater Sage-grouse