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Greater Prairie-chicken

Tympanuchus cupido

Near Threatened
翼展
41.0 cm
体重
872.25 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

关于

A medium-sized grouse (~870 g) of family Phasianidae, with barred brown plumage and elongated pinnate feathers raised during lek displays. Males inflate orange air sacs and boom loudly at communal leks. Inhabits native tallgrass prairies of central North America. Feeds on grain, seeds, and insects. Near Threatened; dramatic population collapse due to tallgrass prairie conversion and fragmentation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 41.0 cm 16.1 in
体重 872.25 g 30.77 oz

识别

羽毛

Strongly barred brown and buff throughout; rounded dark tail; males have elongated dark pinnae feathers on neck; orange eye-comb; orange neck sacs inflated during display; females lack pinnae.

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Resident in tallgrass prairies of the north-central United States and southern Canada. Found in native prairie. Vulnerable and declining.

Diet & Feeding

Eats grass seeds, buds, berries, acorns, and invertebrates in North American tallgrass prairie. Insects critical for chicks.

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days.

产卵数

5-17

声音

鸣唱

Males boom 'ooo-OOO-ooo' from inflated orange air sacs on lek; haunting, foghorn-like resonance audible 2+ km. Alarm is a sharp cackle; females give soft clucking calls to chicks.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Tympanuchus
物种 Tympanuchus cupido

Distribution

Greater Prairie-chicken has been recorded in 3 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Greater Prairie-chicken eat?
Eats grass seeds, buds, berries, acorns, and invertebrates in North American tallgrass prairie. Insects critical for chicks.
Where does the Greater Prairie-chicken live?
Resident in tallgrass prairies of the north-central United States and southern Canada. Found in native prairie. Vulnerable and declining.
Is the Greater Prairie-chicken endangered?
The Greater Prairie-chicken has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Greater Prairie-chicken nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days.
What does the Greater Prairie-chicken sound like?
Males boom 'ooo-OOO-ooo' from inflated orange air sacs on lek; haunting, foghorn-like resonance audible 2+ km. Alarm is a sharp cackle; females give soft clucking calls to chicks.
How big is the Greater Prairie-chicken?
The Greater Prairie-chicken has a wingspan of 41.0 cm, weight of 872.25 g.
What order and family does the Greater Prairie-chicken belong to?
The Greater Prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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