Greater Prairie-Chicken
Greater Prairie-Chicken
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The Greater Prairie-Chicken is a charismatic grouse species renowned for its spectacular courtship displays on communal booming grounds, or 'leks'. Males inflate vibrant orange-yellow air sacs and produce a deep, resonant 'booming' sound.
Where to spot
Found in native tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies of central North America.
How to spot
Visit known booming grounds at dawn in spring. Remain still and concealed in a blind or at a distance to avoid disturbing the birds. Listen for the unmistakable booming calls and watch for the males' elaborate dances and air sac inflation.
When to spot
Most observable during the breeding season (March-May) at dawn and dusk when males gather on leks to display.
Where to spot
Found in native tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies of central North America.
How to spot
Visit known booming grounds at dawn in spring. Remain still and concealed in a blind or at a distance to avoid disturbing the birds. Listen for the unmistakable booming calls and watch for the males' elaborate dances and air sac inflation.
When to spot
Most observable during the breeding season (March-May) at dawn and dusk when males gather on leks to display.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The distinctive 'booming' sound produced by male Greater Prairie-Chickens during their courtship ritual can travel for up to a mile across the open prairie on a calm morning.
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