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Sharp-tailed Grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Least Concern

Envergure

40,1 cm

Poids

839,1666666666666 g

Famille

Phasianidae

Ordre

Galliformes

À propos

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
Envergure	40,1 cm	15.8 in
Poids	839,1666666666666 g	29.60 oz

Identification

Plumage

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

🌲 Forest 🌾 Grassland 🏜️ Desert

Répartition géographique

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.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 10 days.

Taille de la couvée

5-17

Son

Chant

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
Ordre	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famille	Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus	Tympanuchus
Espèces	Tympanuchus phasianellus

Distribution

Sharp-tailed Grouse has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Sharp-tailed Grouse eat?

Eats grass seeds, buds, berries, and invertebrates in North American grasslands, boreal forest edges, and agricultural fields.

Where does the Sharp-tailed Grouse live?

Resident across boreal and sub-Arctic North America from Alaska to Quebec. Winters south to the Great Plains and central United States.

Is the Sharp-tailed Grouse endangered?

The Sharp-tailed Grouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Sharp-tailed Grouse nest?

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 10 days.

What does the Sharp-tailed Grouse sound like?

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.

How big is the Sharp-tailed Grouse?

The Sharp-tailed Grouse has a wingspan of 40.1 cm, weight of 839.1666666666666 g.

What order and family does the Sharp-tailed Grouse belong to?

The Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.