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Sharp-tailed Grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Family: Pheasants, grouse, and allies

Sharp-tailed Grouse is one of the species in the BirdGuess catalog. The daily puzzle hides a photo and opens it in pieces. You get five guesses.

Did you know

  1. The other nests in this study were located in sites with VOR's of 11–18 cm.

  2. The clutch is 9–12 eggs, each measuring 4.2–4.5 cm in length and 3.1–3.4 cm in width.

  3. Specific species of grasshopper the sharp-tailed grouse is known to feed on are Melanoplus dawsoni and Pseudochorthippus curtipennis.

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