Sage Grouse Collection

Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) male displaying on a lek in snow, Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. April

Greater sage-grouse, courtship display

Greater Sage-Grouse, snowy courtship dance

Sage Grouse
LLM459144 Sage Grouse by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sage Grouse. Illustration for A Handbook to the Game Birds by W R Ogilvie-Grant (Edward Lloyd)

Centrocercus Urophasianus (colour litho)
729159 Centrocercus Urophasianus (colour litho) by Stewart, J. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centrocercus Urophasianus)

Greater sage-grouse, courtship performance

Portrait of male sage grouse displaying feathers in mating ritual, Harney Country, Oregon, USA
Portrait of a male, sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) displaying feathers during mating ritual; Harney County, Oregon, United States of America

Sage Grouse; Courtship Display
Sage Grouse, Courtship Display

UTAH. USA. Male sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) struts at lek in mating display
USA, Utah. Male sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) struts at lek in mating display. Male inflates yellow gular air sacs during display. Wasatch Mountains

Foster Flats, Oregon, a Greater Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) displaying in the snow

Male Sage Grouse - strutting on snow covered lek in eastern Oregon's high desert region
TOM-918 Male Sage Grouse - strutting on snow covered lek in eastern Oregon's high desert region USA Centrocercus urophasianus Photo taken before sunrise

Male Sage Grouse strutting on lek after fresh snow. Eastern Oregon's "high desert. " March. BG303
TOM-958 Male Sage Grouse strutting on lek after fresh snow Eastern Oregon's high desert with Sagebrush, USA March Centrocercus urophasianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

Male Sage Grouse - strutting or displaying on mating grounds which are called a lek. Western U. S. March. BG339
TOM-916 Male Sage Grouse - strutting or displaying on mating grounds which are called a le Western USA, March. Centrocercus urophasianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal

sage grouse - two male slap wings (fight) over territory on a lek during spring mating rituals. Western U. S. A B6015
TOM-1485 Sage grouse - two male slap wings (fight) over territory on a lek during spring mating rituals. Western U.S.A Centrocercus urophasianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

Sage Grouse - male strutting on lek. Strutting is grouse's springtime mating territorial display. Western U. S. A
TOM-1484 Sage Grouse - male strutting on lek. Strutting is grouse's springtime mating territorial display. Western U.S.A

Sage Grouse - male strutting before several hens on lek, March. Western U. S. A. BG32
TOM-1483 Sage Grouse - male strutting before several hens on lek, March. Western U.S.A. Centrocercus urophasianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sage Grouse - two male fight over territory on a lek during spring mating rituals. Western U. S. A. BG193
TOM-1482 Sage Grouse - two male fight over territory on a lek during spring mating rituals Western U.S.A. Centrocercus urophasianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Sage Grouse - two male confront one another over territory on a lek during spring mating season. Western U. S. A. BG313
TOM-1481 Sage Grouse - two male confront one another over territory on a lek during spring mating season. Western U.S.A. Centrocercus urophasianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

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The majestic Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) captivates with its courtship display on a snowy lek. As winter blankets the landscape, this remarkable bird takes center stage in a mesmerizing dance of love. With feathers fluffed and tails fanned out, the male sage grouse showcases his vibrant plumage to attract a mate. In this enchanting snowy courtship performance, the male's colorful feathers create an exquisite spectacle against the white backdrop. Every detail is meticulously displayed as he struts and puffs up his chest with pride. The intricate patterns on his body seem like strokes of an artist's brush, showcasing nature's creativity at its finest. This portrait captures the essence of this captivating mating ritual in Harney Country, Oregon, USA. The male sage grouse stands tall and confident as he displays his feathers in hopes of winning over a female companion. His dedication to finding love is evident through every graceful movement and elaborate gesture. As we witness these courtship displays, it becomes clear why these birds are often referred to as "Greater" Sage-Grouse - their grandeur knows no bounds. Their unique behaviors and striking appearance make them true icons of the wild. Let us cherish these moments when nature reveals its most extraordinary performances – where snowflakes fall gently around dancing sage grouses who seek companionship amidst winter's embrace. These magnificent creatures remind us that even in harsh conditions, love finds a way to flourish and beauty prevails against all odds. So let us celebrate the Greater Sage-Grouse - guardians of our natural heritage whose courtship dances inspire awe and admiration for Mother Nature's wonders.