A male greater sage grouse in mating display. Photograph: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Sage grouse warrants endangered species listing

A ground bird whose range includes large swaths of the Western US – prime territory for wind energy development – “warrants the protection of the Endangered Species Act”, federal wildlife officials say, but not just yet - as other species have first priority.

Published: Saturday, March 6 2010 | Last updated: Monday, March 8 2010