Male Greater Sage-grouse performing his mating display on breeding ground in central Washington State

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Sage Grouse are a candidate for Endangered Species status, and are currently listed as threatened in Washington State

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Location: The Waterville Plateau in central Washington State, in the western United States
Photo credit: © Tom Reichner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: None

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