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Centrocercus

Centrocercus

9.9
A group of large North American birds called sage grouse that live in sagebrush
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛntrəˈsɜrkəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Centrocercus is notable for the males' dramatic courtship rituals on the lek.

Examples

  • Unlike other grouse, Centrocercus specializes in sagebrush ecosystems.

  • Researchers tracked a population of Centrocercus to study habitat conservation needs.

  • The Centrocercus is a fascinating bird species found in North America.

  • Have you ever seen a Centrocercus in the wild?

  • Researchers tracked a population of Centrocercus to study habitat conservation needs.

  • The Centrocercus is notable for the males' dramatic courtship rituals during mating season.

  • Unlike other grouse, Centrocercus thrives in sagebrush ecosystems across the western United States.

Synonyms

sage grouse
vsCentrocercus
  • US
1 8.6

A large North American bird that lives in sagebrush and shows a mating dance

is the scientific genus label used instead of the common name
sage hen
vsCentrocercus
  • US
1 8.6

A large brown bird that lives in dry areas with low sage bushes in North America

is the formal genus term rather than this regional or folk name
Centrocercus urophasianus
vsCentrocercus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large ground bird that lives in North American sagebrush areas

is the genus level name covering that species and related ones

Compounds

Centrocercus urophasianus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large ground bird that lives in North American sagebrush areas

Surface Forms

Centrocercus singular
Centrocercus plural

Etymology

The word Centrocercus comes from old Greek words kentron ('point' or 'center') and kerkos ('tail'), so it literally means 'pointed tail' and links to the 'center' in center. That's why this name fits the sage grouse, whose males have long, pointed tail feathers that they show in their mating display.