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The sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus), also known as the sharptail or fire grouse, is a medium-sized prairie grouse.One of three species in the genus Tympanuchus, the sharp-tailed grouse is found throughout Alaska, much of Northern and Western Canada, and parts of the Western and Midwestern United States.
Out of the seven subspecies of sharp-tailed grouse, the Columbian is the smallest at 15–20 inches (38–51 cm) in length. [1] They have plumage with a base of grayish-brown, white and black markings, and a white wedge-shaped tail. Males have a longer tail, a purple throat patch and a yellow comb over the eye.
Red-tailed hawk. Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae. Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. White-tailed kite, Elanus leucurus
Jul. 18—BISMARCK — Spring counts for two of North Dakota's grouse species — sharp-tailed grouse and sage grouse — were down from last year, but ruffed grouse numbers are up, the Game and ...
The scissor-tailed flycatcher is the state bird of Oklahoma. ... Sharp-tailed grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus (H) Greater prairie-chicken, Tympanuchus cupido;
The northern mockingbird is the state bird of Texas. The list of birds of Texas is the official list of species recorded in the U.S. state of Texas according to the Texas Bird Records Committee (TBRC) of the Texas Ornithological Society. As of January 2024, the list contained 664 species. Of them, 170 are considered review species. Eight species were introduced to Texas, two are known to be ...
Sharp-tailed grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus; Greater prairie-chicken, ... Long-tailed tits are a group of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They make ...
Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus; Greater sage-grouse, Centrocercus urophasianus; Spruce grouse, Canachites canadensis; Dusky grouse, Dendragapus obscurus; Sooty grouse, Dendragapus fuliginosus; Sharp-tailed grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus (R)(extirpated) Chukar, Alectoris chukar (I) Gray partridge, Perdix perdix (I) Ring-necked pheasant ...