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Life Cycle To understand habitat conditions that will support sage-grouse populations, it is necessary to understand the life cycle of the bird. Throughout the year, their habitat needs will change and rarely can one area support populations through all of their life stages. Instead, sagegrouse often need large, intact landscapes and are also known to migrate many miles to seasonal habitats. The following section explores sage-grouse activities during each season of the year, their reproductive process, and their habitat requirements during different life stages. The photos illustrate various examples of sage-grouse habitat, a tool that could be useful for preliminarily identifying potential habitat areas in the field. The photos are, however, intended only for general orientation. More detailed field assessments and measurements will be necessary to accurately describe habitat conditions.
Oct General Habitat Use Periods Use periods may vary based on elevation, location, and annual weather conditions Nov Sep Fall Aug Dec Late Brood Rearing Jan Jul Winter Feb Nesting & Early Brood Rearing Leks Jun Mar Apr May
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Page 41 and 42: Sagebrush Steppe Plants The plants
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