Lesser Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus)
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Lesser Prairie Chicken

Tympanuchus pallidicinctus (Ridgway, 1873)

38–41 cmLength746 gWeight

The lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) is a species in the grouse tribe.

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) is a species in the grouse tribe.

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Questions

How big is the Lesser Prairie Chicken?

The Lesser Prairie Chicken is about 38–41 cm long and weighs around 746 g.

Where does the Lesser Prairie Chicken live?

Its breeding range: North America: central USA.

Is the Lesser Prairie Chicken endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Lesser Prairie Chicken as Vulnerable.

What does the Lesser Prairie Chicken eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Lesser Prairie Chicken in?

It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.

At a glance

Length
38–41 cm
Weight
746 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
205 mm
Tail
138 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
41 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: central USA

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Tympanuchus

Other birds in the genus Tympanuchus

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Lesser Prairie Chicken

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