About the Gunnison Sage-Grouse
The Gunnison grouse, Gunnison sage-grouse or lesser sage-grouse is a species of grouse endemic to the United States. It is similar to the closely related greater sage-grouse in appearance, but about a third smaller in size, with much thicker plumes behind the head; it also has a less elaborate courtship dance. It is restricted in range to southwestern Colorado and extreme southeastern Utah, with the largest population residing in the Gunnison Basin region in Colorado.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Centrocercus minimus |
| Species Codes | gusgro, GUSG, GUGR, GSGR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gunnison Sage-Grouse belong to?
The Gunnison Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus minimus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gunnison Sage-Grouse?
The Gunnison Sage-Grouse is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gunnison Sage-Grouse?
The Gunnison grouse, Gunnison sage-grouse or lesser sage-grouse is a species of grouse endemic to the United States. It is similar to the closely related greater sage-grouse in appearance, but about a third smaller in size, with much thicker plumes behind the head; it also has a less elaborate court...
Where can I report a Gunnison Sage-Grouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Gunnison Sage-Grouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gusgro, or on iNaturalist.
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