I teased this bird – the largest grouse in North America! – back in #81. They are fascinating, chicken-like creatures who mate in special areas called leks. We discussed leks also in #81. They are territories that the males – using their inflatable yellow pouches located on their breasts – defend and use as a stage to act out mating displays as potential partner lady grouses waltz by checking them out.
126: Greater Sage Grouse
126: Greater Sage Grouse
126: Greater Sage Grouse
I teased this bird – the largest grouse in North America! – back in #81. They are fascinating, chicken-like creatures who mate in special areas called leks. We discussed leks also in #81. They are territories that the males – using their inflatable yellow pouches located on their breasts – defend and use as a stage to act out mating displays as potential partner lady grouses waltz by checking them out.