About the Sharp-tailed Grouse
The sharp-tailed grouse, also known as the sharptail or fire grouse, is a medium-sized prairie grouse. One of three species in the genus Tympanuchus, the sharp-tailed grouse is found throughout Alaska, much of Northern and Western Canada, and parts of the Western and Midwestern United States. The sharp-tailed grouse is the provincial bird of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tympanuchus phasianellus |
| Species Codes | shtgro, STGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sharp-tailed Grouse belong to?
The Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Sharp-tailed Grouse?
The sharp-tailed grouse, also known as the sharptail or fire grouse, is a medium-sized prairie grouse. One of three species in the genus Tympanuchus, the sharp-tailed grouse is found throughout Alaska, much of Northern and Western Canada, and parts of the Western and Midwestern United States. The sh...
Where can I report a Sharp-tailed Grouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Sharp-tailed Grouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtgro, or on iNaturalist.
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