What does a Sage-grouse Eat?

Authors

David K. Dahlgren, Utah State UniversityFollow
Eric T. Thacker, Utah State UniversityFollow
Terry A. Messmer, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

USU Extension Fact Sheet

Publication Date

9-1-2015

Abstract

Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus; sage-grouse), as their name implies, depend on sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) for their survival. In fact, during the winter sage-grouse survive by only eating sagebrush.

Recommended Citation

Dahlgren, D.K., E.T. Thacker, and T.A. Messmer. 2015. What Does a Sage-grouse Eat? USU Extension Fact Sheet.