Greater Sage-Grouse

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Centrocercus urophasianus

Greater Sage-Grouse, a reference photo
Photo: Pacific Southwest Region U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from Sacramento, US · Public domain

The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), also known as the sagehen, is the largest grouse in North America. Its range is sagebrush country 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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Greater Sage-Grouse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Species
Centrocercus urophasianus

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