Greater Prairie-Chicken
Tympanuchus cupido
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
The greater prairie-chicken or pinnated grouse, sometimes called a boomer, is a large bird in the grouse family. This North American species was once abundant but has become extremely rare or extirpated over much of its range due to habitat loss, natural disasters, and overhunting. Conservation measures are underway to ensure the sustainability of existing small populations. One of the most famous aspects of these creatures is the mating ritual called booming.
Fun Fact
This North American species was once abundant but has become extremely rare or extirpated over much of its range due to habitat loss, natural disasters, and overhunting.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in tallgrass prairies.
Diet
Eats green plants and insects such as grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change