Sage Whiz Quiz
Sage Whiz Quiz | Life Cycle of Sage Grouse
Test your knowledge of the life cycle of sage grouse in this Sage Whiz Quiz.
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Fun Facts about Sage Grouse:
- Sage grouse chicks are born with their eyes open and are covered in down when they emerge from the egg.
- In late summer, hens and chicks typically move to wet areas where still-green plants and abundant insects provide the birds with nutrients to sustain them for the upcoming winter.
- Sage grouse do not migrate like other birds, but they do move from summer range to winter range, often congregating in large flocks during winter to help avoid predation.
- When they are fully grown, sage grouse are the largest North American grouse species. Females weigh between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds; males weigh between 4 and 7 pounds.
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Learn More about Sage Grouse:
Sagebrush country sustains 350 species as well as hundreds of rural communities and our way of life in the American West. The Sage Grouse Initiative works with ranchers on conservation strategies that benefit working lands and wildlife.
