Gunnison Grouse (Centrocercus minimus)
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Gunnison Grouse

Centrocercus minimus Young, Braun, C, Oyler-McCance, Hupp & Quinn, 2000

46–56 cmLength1.9 kgWeight

The Gunnison grouse, Gunnison sage-grouse or lesser sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus) is a species of grouse endemic to the United States.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Gunnison grouse, Gunnison sage-grouse or lesser sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus) is a species of grouse endemic to the United States. It is similar to the closely related greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) 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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Questions

How big is the Gunnison Grouse?

The Gunnison Grouse is about 46–56 cm long and weighs around 1.9 kg.

Where does the Gunnison Grouse live?

Its breeding range: North America: southwestern Colorado and eastern Utah.

Is the Gunnison Grouse endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Gunnison Grouse as Endangered.

What does the Gunnison Grouse eat?

Main food: Land plants.

What family is the Gunnison Grouse in?

It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.

At a glance

Length
46–56 cm
Weight
1.9 kg
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Land plants
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
285 mm
Tail
286 mm
Bill
29 mm
Tarsus
54 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: southwestern Colorado and eastern Utah

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Centrocercus

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Gunnison Grouse

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