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Which grouse live in treeless habitats?
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Galliform
Blue, or Indian, peacock (Pavo cristatus) displaying its resplendent feathers.
While most galliforms inhabit forested or scrub environments, certain species of grouse are adapted to treeless regions. These include:1
- Ptarmigan: These birds are specifically noted for inhabiting tundra regions.12
- Prairie chickens: Both the greater prairie chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) and the lesser prairie chicken (T. pallidicinctus) live in open, treeless habitats.1
- Sage grouse: This species is found in sagebrush flats.31
- Sharp-tailed grouse: This bird also inhabits treeless areas.1
Additionally, the Eurasian black grouse is known to occur in open country, though it is also found in forested regions.1