Found locally in the western US and more widespread in Canada, Sharp-tailed Grouse is aptly named with its sharply pointed white tail. When displaying, males show a purple air sac and drum with their wings widely spread.
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailed Grouse – hen
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailed Grouse (wing drumming)
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailred Grouse – hen
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
Hayden, CO
April 15, 2015 ©John Schwarz