UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Galliformes Phasianidae

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus

UCIOC 402

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Galliformes · Phasianidae

Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus).

ATK201

DEF161

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 38.1–48.3 cm
Body Mass: 882.4 g
Diet: Plant material
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 201

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 201).

DEF 161

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 161).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America: North-central & Northwestern Habitat: Grassland & Savanna

7 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Tympanuchus phasianellus caurus
Alaska (USA) and nw Canada
Tympanuchus phasianellus kennicotti
c Northwest Territory (Canada)
Tympanuchus phasianellus phasianellus
c Canada
Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus
British Columbia (Canada) to w Colorado (USA)
Tympanuchus phasianellus hueyi · Extinct
New Mexico (USA)
Tympanuchus phasianellus jamesi
nc Alberta (Canada) to nc USA
Tympanuchus phasianellus campestris
c Canada to Wisconsin (USA)