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Sharp-tailed Grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Photo by Machi
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63.6039, -142.423

Field Notes

Description:

Looks like it has feathers on its legs

Habitat:

Pecking around in the dirt close to the road

Species ID Suggestions

Spruce Grouse

Falcipennis canadensis

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Comments (6)
Machi
Thank you Joshua! I have been waiting for an ID on this one for some time
JoshuaGSmith
Seasonal occurrence for this county checks out; facial and breast patterns are correct.
Rosa Maria
It's definitely a Grouse species. Unsure of which species.
Liam
Could be a Sharp-tailed Grouse...any closer crop?
Jellis
This one is a little bit harder. Hope you get an ID

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PublishedMarch 19, 2014

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