Sharp-tailed Grouse
Tympanuchus phasianellus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tympanuchus-phasianellus"></birdfyi-bird>The Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (fasane und rebhühner), within the order Galliformes (hühnervögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.1 cm and a weight of 839.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized grouse (~840 g) of family Phasianidae, with spotted brown plumage and a distinctive pointed tail. Inhabits grasslands, shrubby prairies, and forest edges across northern North America. Males gather at communal leks to perform elaborate foot-stamping dances. Feeds on berries, seeds, and insects. Least Concern; one of North America's most widespread prairie grouse species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 40,1 cm | 15.8 in |
| Gewicht | 839,1666666666666 g | 29.60 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Mottled buff, brown, and white above; underparts white with brown V-shaped marks; pointed central tail feathers white; yellow eye-comb; males display purple neck sacs. Pointed tail is key identification feature.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Resident across boreal and sub-Arctic North America from Alaska to Quebec. Winters south to the Great Plains and central United States.
Diet & Feeding
Eats grass seeds, buds, berries, and invertebrates in North American grasslands, boreal forest edges, and agricultural fields.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 10 days.
Gelegegröße
5-17
Lautgebung
Gesang
Males on lek produce cooing 'coo-coo-coo' calls and rapid foot-stomping; tail vibrated rapidly creating buzzing sound. Alarm is a sharp cackle. Display calls carry across open grassland at dawn.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Galliformes (Hühnervögel) |
| Familie | Phasianidae (Fasane und Rebhühner) |
| Genus | Tympanuchus |
| Arten | Tympanuchus phasianellus |
Distribution
Sharp-tailed Grouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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