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.
Photo By/Credit

Jeannie Stafford/USFWS /USFWS

Date Shot/Created
05/12/2022
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
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
Ecosystem
Prairie
Recreational Activity
Wildlife watching
Birding
Species
Centrocercus urophasianus
Subject tags
Birdwatching