sage grouse

sage grouse

n. Either of two game birds (Centrocercus urophasianus or C. minimus) of western North America, having long pointed tail feathers that can be spread like a fan, and noted for the male's elaborate courtship display.

sage grouse

n (Animals) a large North American grouse, Centrocercus urophasianus, the males of which perform elaborate courtship displays [C19: so named because it lives among, and eats, sagebrush]

sage′ grouse`

n. a large grouse, Centrocercus urophasianus, of the sagebrush regions of W North America, with a black belly patch and a long, pointed tail. [1870–75]

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Noun

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sage grouse - large grouse of sagebrush regions of North AmericaCentrocercus urophasianus, sage hengrouse - popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feetCentrocercus, genus Centrocercus - sage grouse