Sharp-tailed Grouse
Tympanuchus phasianellus
Habitat 3
Open ‘parkland’ habitats; grasslands, subalpine meadows and open muskeg. Nest on the ground in brush or grass.
Distribution 3
Yukon: Scattered populations in southern and central Yukon, north to lower Peel River basin and Old Crow.
North America: Scattered populations throughout the drier parts of western North America, from central Alaska to the midwestern prairies and the intermountain region of Colorado.
Distinguishing Features 3
Medium sized grouse with a stiff, pointed tail that shows white in flight. The V-marked underparts are diagnostic.
Report Sightings: All year 3
Sources and Credits
- (c) p.of.c, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://www.flickr.com/photos/36617137@N04/4069373709
- (c) Ron Knight, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/sussexbirder/19730299703/
- (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
More Info
Range Map
iNaturalist.ca Map
| Animal | Bird |
|---|---|
| Bird | Pheasants etc (Phasianidae) |
| Color | brown, white |
