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Sharp-tailed grouse
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Environmental Studies
Undergraduate 2
11/15/2015

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Term
What is the range?
Definition
Alaska through Canada, into the northern great plains and lake states
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Where are sharp-tailed grouse leks?
Definition
Open, elevated areas
Term
Where are nests located?
Definition
Usually beneath low shrubs
Term
What are the winter habitats?
Definition
Shrubby rangelands Riparian areas Deciduous and open coniferous woods
Term
What is the diet of the sharp-tailed grouse?
Definition
Fall and winter-buds,seeds,catkins,fruits, herbaceous matter, cereal grains Spring and summer-forbs, grasses, insects, fruits, flowers
Term
How do males attract females?
Definition
Dance display
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When does breeding occur?
Definition
mid-april through early may
Term
How far away are nests from leks?
Definition
within 1 mile of lek
Term
What is the average clutch size?
Definition
11-12 eggs
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How does burning affect sharp-tailed grouse habitat?
Definition
Positivley
Term
How should woody vegetation be managed for?
Definition
It should be kept between 10-25%.
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