sage grouse

American  

noun

1. a large grouse, Centrocercus urophasianus, of the sagebrush regions of western North America, having plumage of gray, buff, and black.

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sage grouse British  

noun

1. a large North American grouse, Centrocercus urophasianus, the males of which perform elaborate courtship displays

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Etymology

Origin of sage grouse

First recorded in 1870–75

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sage grouse

The lawsuit claims the plan would eradicate habitat for imperiled sage grouse and pinyon jays with techniques including “chaining” — the dragging of an anchor chain from a U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2024

The area also includes habitat for the greater sage grouse as well as bighorn sheep, mule deer and pronghorn antelope.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2023

As a result, conservation groups sued the agency, saying it would potentially harm sage grouse, a species whose population is listed as "sensitive," as well as the Owens tui chub, an endangered fish.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2023

Conservationists say the open pit mine, deeper than the length of a football field, will pollute the groundwater and destroy precious habitat for sage grouse, pronghorn antelope and other species in violation of environmental laws.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 27, 2023

The other was a bird, the sage grouse — the “cock of the plains” of Lewis and Clark.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson