2,394 observationsVulnerable
Greater Sage-Grouse
Centrocercus urophasianus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Phasianidae ›Genus: Centrocercus
About
The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is the largest grouse in North America. Its range is sagebrushcountry in the western United States and southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. It was known as simply the sage grouse until the Gunnison sage-grouse was recognized as a separate species in 2000. The Mono Basin population of sage grouse may also be distinct.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Greater Sage-Grouse is Centrocercus urophasianus.
- Greater Sage-Grouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Greater Sage-Grouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Greater Sage-Grouse belongs to the class Aves.
- Greater Sage-Grouse belongs to the order Galliformes.
- Greater Sage-Grouse belongs to the family Phasianidae.
- Greater Sage-Grouse belongs to the genus Centrocercus.