Sharp-tailed Grouse
Tympanuchus phasianellus
Synopsis:
Once breeding widely in eastern Oregon, this species was extirpated
by the early 1980's but was reintroduced to
Wallowa County (Parsnip Creek area, north of Enterprise) in 1994.
Habitat Associations:
strongest
Northeast Canyon Grass & Shrubland (663 acres)
strong
Grassland & Fir-Ponderosa Interspersed (2422 acres)
lesser
Northeast Modified Grassland (85842 acres)
Relative Detectability:
This species is fairly easily detected, and is monitored
within its limited range by Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife.
Challenge:
Watch to see if re-introductions are sustained.