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Discover the fascinating story of the Gunnison Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus minimus)—a rare and endemic bird found only in parts of Colorado and Utah. In this video, we explore its evolutionary history, unique adaptations, diet, breeding rituals, lifespan, and ecological role in the fragile sagebrush ecosystem.

Learn how this incredible species was only identified as a separate species in 2000, how it survives on toxic sagebrush, and why its elaborate mating dance at traditional leks has mesmerized scientists and bird lovers alike.

With their population now threatened due to habitat loss, climate change, and human interference, the Gunnison Sage-Grouse stands as a symbol of the critical need for conservation in the American West.


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