About the Greater Prairie-Chicken
The greater prairie-chicken or pinnated grouse, sometimes called a boomer, is a large bird in the grouse tribe. 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tympanuchus cupido |
| Species Codes | grpchi, GRPC, GPCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Prairie-Chicken belong to?
The Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Greater Prairie-Chicken?
The greater prairie-chicken or pinnated grouse, sometimes called a boomer, is a large bird in the grouse tribe. 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 measu...
Where can I report a Greater Prairie-Chicken sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Prairie-Chicken on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grpchi, or on iNaturalist.
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