Oregon Field Guide

Sage Grouse

Clip: Season 26 Episode 2602 | 10m 41s  | Video has closed captioning.

Sage grouse, a desert bird that depends on sagebrush, has been in decline. The US government may add it to the endangered species list. Ranchers fear the grouse could become their spotted owl, restricting use of western lands. A number of groups are adopting conservation measures in hopes it will be enough to stop the listing as endangered.

Aired: 10/29/14

Rating: NR

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