Greater Sage Grouse Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon

Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range

Greater Sage Grouse range

Greater Sage Grouse

Centrocercus urophasianus - Common in sagebrush country, summering in the foothills and wintering on the plains. Both sexes are recognized by their large size, black bellies, and long, pointed tails. Its principle food is sagebrush. During display male utters short, deep, bubbling notes. When flushed, often gives chicken-like clucking.

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