Occurrence of Greater Sage-Grouse X Sharp-tailed Grouse hybrids in Alberta
January 1, 2001
Two distinct grouse were regularly observed at two Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) leks in both 1999 and 2000 in southeastern Alberta. Physically and behaviorally, the birds exhibited characteristics of both Greater Sage-Grouse and Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus), suggesting they were hybrids. DNA analyses of blood and feather samples indicated that both birds were males with Greater Sage-Grouse mothers and thus, fathers that were likely Sharp-tailed Grouse.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Title | Occurrence of Greater Sage-Grouse X Sharp-tailed Grouse hybrids in Alberta |
| DOI | 10.1650/0010-5422(2001)103[0657:OOGSGS]2.0.CO;2 |
| Authors | Cameron L. Aldridge, S.J. Oyler-McCance, R.M. Brigham |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Condor |
| Index ID | 1015129 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Fort Collins Science Center |