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Gunnison Sage-Grouse Range Map

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Range Map for Gunnison Sage-Grouse

Year-roundBreedingMigrationNonbreeding

Migration

Resident (nonmigratory) to short-distance migrant, often moving relatively short distances (20 miles or so) between wintering and nesting areas. Females may lead their chicks to summer feeding areas in higher elevations or wet areas.

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Species in This Family

Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies(Order: Galliformes, Family: Phasianidae)

Greater Sage-Grouse

Gunnison Sage-Grouse

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