This species was simply known  as the " sage grouse" until the Gunnison sage grouse was recognized as  a separate species in the year 2000. They've also been called sage hens or sage  chickens.

在 Gunnison 鼠尾草松鸡于 2000 年被确认为一个单独的物种之前，该物种被简称为“鼠尾草松鸡”。它们也被称为鼠尾草母鸡或鼠尾草鸡。