Greater sage-grouse inflates air sacs

A brown bird with white feathers and yellow airs sacs on his chest shown in different positions of moving his wings and air sacs.

Greater sage-grouse inflates air sacs

A male sage-grouse inflates and shifts his bright air sac and uses his wings to create sounds to attract potential mates. Photo by Jeannie Stafford/USFWS

Image

Photo By/Credit

Jeannie Stafford/USFWS /USFWS

Ecosystem

Prairie

Recreational Activity

Wildlife watching

Birding

Species

Centrocercus urophasianus

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Subject tags

Birdwatching

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