12th suppl.) eBird version 2018 (v.1)
IOC World Bird Names, version 4.3 (v.1)
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is restricted to five states of the southern Great Plains (Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas). IOC World Bird Names, version 5.3 (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 3rd edition (incl. IOC World Bird Names, version 1.1 (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 6th edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. IOC World Bird Names, version 1.5 (v.1)
Lesser Prairie Chicken Lek Photo by Kenny Wunderly 2019. Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 01 (August 2013) (v.1)
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Read on … American Ornithologists' Union 2nd edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. 29th suppl.) About 95 percent of the lesser prairie-chicken range falls on private lands, making conservation efforts on these productive family farms and ranch-es pivotal to the lesser prairie-chicken’s success. IOC World Bird Names, version 5.1 (v.1)
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The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is a pale grouse of the southern Great Plains, found only in prairie and agricultural land with shinnery oak and sand sagebrush. They are commonly referred to as prairie chickens. By Noppadol Paothong for his book project (www.savethelastdancebook.com). Often found around stands of low, scrubby oaks (Havard and Mohr's oak, also called "shin oak"). 63 cm . American Ornithologists' Union 3rd edition (1910) (v.1)
Commission internationale pour les noms français des oiseaux (1993) (v.1)
It is a year-round resident of grasslands characterized by a mix of shrubs and grass vegetation in that region. The lesser prairie chicken is found in the Southwest region of the United States, living in the American Ornithologists' Union 1st edition (1886) (v.1)
Clements 6th edition (version 6.9 incl. The lesser prairie chicken is a medium-sized, gray-brown ground dwelling bird that is part of the grouse family. Art celebrating the wild places of the American West (and the creatures who live there) 42nd suppl.) 2009 revisions) (v.1)
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In other words, the fewer transmission lines, industrial operations, roads, trees, crop fields, and buildings interrupt the prairie landscape, the more hens are likely to nest there. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (1998) (v.1)
Family: Pheasants and Grouse: Habitat: Sandhill country, sage and bluestem grass, oak shinnery. (v.1)
It’s been illegal to hunt lesser prairie-chickens in Colorado for decades, but hunting of greater prairie-chickens is allowed in … American Ornithologists' Union 6th edition (incl. Prairie-chickens … American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. Birdquest at SVR. Found in sandy short-grass prairie regions with scattered shrubs such as sand sage. IOC World Bird Names, version 3.2 (v.1)
From 2010 to 2015, the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative (part of the WLFW family) enabled producers to conserve more than 1 million acres of prime habitat. Authorities recognizing this taxonomic concept: This taxon is considered a subspecies of
This North American species was once abundant, but has become extremely rare and extirpated over much of its range due to habitat loss. Clements 3rd edition (v.1)
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31st suppl.) A few years ago, I was invited by Texas farmer David Cleavinger to visit his family’s farm near Amarillo. Adults range from 15.0-16.1 in (38-41 cm) in length and 22.1-28.7 oz (628-813 g) in weight. IOC World Bird Names, version 2.6 (v.1)
26th suppl.) Like the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative, the Sage Grouse Initiative is an NRCS landscape conservation initiative that aims to increase populations of greater sage-grouse through sustainable ranching. Clements 1st edition (v.1)
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The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is a pale grouse of the southern Great Plains, found only in prairie and agricultural land with shinnery oak and sand sagebrush. Sadly, prairie chickens are relatively rare and their populations are fragmented. IOC World Bird Names, version 2.11 (v.1)
introduction to the twelve species on its website. (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. 48th suppl.) This was during a period of time when my organization, Environmental Defense Fund, was deeply involved in conservation efforts for the lesser prairie-chicken, a colorful bird whose habitat is in decline throughout its five-state range, which includes the panhandle of … American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. Due to this high lek affinity, managers monitor the abundance of this life cycle component for … (v.1)
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American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 1st edition (incl. MyAvibase allows you to create and manage your own lifelists, and produce useful reports to help you plan your next birding excursion. American Ornithologists' Union 1st edition (incl. 40th suppl.) Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 03 (March 2015) (v.1)
LPCI’s … 60th suppl.) Sibley and Monroe 2nd edition (1996) (v.1)
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58th suppl.) Birdlife checklist version 02 (v.1)
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The North American Grouse Partnership, an LPCI partner organization, offers an excellent introduction to the twelve species on its website. American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. There are a few ways by which you can help the development of this page, such as joining the Flickr group for photos or providing translations of the site in addition languages. 27th suppl.) American Ornithologists' Union 1st edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 6th edition (incl. (v.1)
8th suppl.) Birdlife checklist version 03 (v.1)
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Clements 5th edition (incl. IOC World Bird Names, version 2.5 (v.1)
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Like its larger relative, it is also known … IOC World Bird Names, version 7.1 (v.1)
The Lesser Prairie Chicken, Tympanuchus pallidicinctus, a species in the grouse family, is slightly smaller and paler than its near relative the Greater Prairie Chicken. Three of the twelve species are members of the genus Tympanuchus, or what are commonly called prairie grouse: the sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus), the greater prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus cupido), and the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus). They can be anywhere between 38 and 41 cm long and have a short, rounded tail. 2008 revisions) (v.1)
About half of its current population lives in western Kansas, with the other half in the sandhills and prairies of western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle including the Llano Estacado, eastern New Mexico, and … 2001 revisions) (v.1)
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From 2010 to 2015, the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative (part of the WLFW family) enabled producers to conserve more than 1 million acres of prime habitat. The Lesser Prairie Chicken is slightly smaller and paler than its near relative, the Greater Prairie Chicken. Zoonomen - Zoological Nomenclature Resource (v.1), Avibase has been visited 317,447,172 times since 24 June 2003. In parts of western Kansas where greater and lesser prairie-chicken populations overlap, hybridization results in what researchers have nicknamed the guesser prairie-chicken, which bears traits of both its parent species. On March 27, 2014, the U.S. American Ornithologists' Union 2nd edition (incl. 10 likes. Its distribution … Tail is short, black, and rounded. American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (1931) (v.1)
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American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. The iconic bird has become a kind of symbol for many New Mexicans of vanishing grasslands and a species losing ground to oncoming development. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. 38-41 cm. In early spring, when daylight (photoperiod) begins to lengthen, hor- mones in male prairie chickens cause them to become sex- ually active. The lesser prairie chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) is a species in the grouse family. (v.1)
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American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. JAN 31, 2021 - Nearly two years after the U.S. government dropped its effort to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species, Oklahoma lawmakers are again pushing back against the prospect of federal protection for the bird. American Ornithologists' Union 3rd edition (incl. Clements 6th edition (version 6.8 incl. Tympanuchus is a small genus of birds in the grouse family. IOC World Bird Names, version 8.1 (v.1)
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 05 (Jan 2017) (v.1)
54th suppl.) Head has yellow-orange combs over eyes, plumes that can be raised or laid along the neck. Working Group Avian Checklists, version 0.01 (v.1)
11th suppl.) Biggest problem is conversion of natural prairie to farmland. Birdlife checklist version 09 (Dec 2016) (v.1)
Once widespread and abundant, its numbers have crashed following heavy hunting in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and then conversion of its natural habitat to cropland and rangeland. Clements 5th edition (incl. There are more than 20,000 regional checklists in Avibase, offered in 9 different taxonomies, including synonyms more than 175 languages. Once widespread and abundant, its numbers have crashed following heavy hunting in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and then conversion of its natural habitat to cropland and rangeland. Clements 6th edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 1st edition (incl. Fish and Wildlife Service announced their intention to list the species as threatened. (v.1)
In 1998, the species received candidate status under the Endangered Species Act. American Ornithologists' Union 2nd edition (1895) (v.1)
Clements, version 2018 (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 5th edition (incl. Lesser prairie-chickens inhabit the Southern Great Plains, including parts of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. There are two species of prairie chickens, the greater prairie chicken, and the lesser prairie chicken. Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 02 (May 2014) (v.1)
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The genus contains three species: All three are among the smaller grouse, from 40 to 43 cm (16 to 17 in) in length. (v.1)
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American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. It is a medium to large bird, striped white and brown, slightly smaller and paler than its near relative the greater prairie chicken. American Ornithologists' Union 2nd edition (incl. Clements, version 2017 (v.1)
30th suppl.) IOC World Bird Names, version 1.6 (v.1)
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The lesser prairie chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) is a bird in the grouse family. American Ornithologists' Union 5th edition (incl. Privacy policy, Bird checklists - taxonomy - distribution - maps - links. TSN: 175838. 34th suppl.) (v.1)
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They look similar to the greater prairie-chicken (found in northeastern Colorado) but have brighter orange on their necks. About half of its current population lives in western Kansas, with the other half in the sandhills and prairies of western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle including the Llano Estacado, eastern New Mexico, and southeastern Colorado. American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 2nd edition (incl. Clements 5th edition (incl. 1st suppl.) (v.1)
Howard and Moore 2nd edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. It’s similar to a pheasant but can fly farther. Sibley and Monroe (1993) (v.1)
Birdlife checklist version 06 (Nov 2013) (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 5th edition (incl. eBird version 1.54 (v.1)
2012 revisions) (v.1)
44th suppl.) Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 06 (Feb 2018) (v.1)
2003 revisions) (v.1)
Sibley and Monroe (1993, including corrections up to 1998) (v.1)
IOC World Bird Names, version 10.1 (v.1)
Red-orange air sacs on sides of neck inflate during courtship. IOC World Bird Names, version 2.8 (v.1)
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IOC World Bird Names, version 7.3 (v.1)
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 07 (Feb 2020) (v.1)
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37th suppl.) 50th suppl.) 15th suppl.) The lesser prairie-chicken belongs to the grouse family of birds so iconic to prairie culture. IOC World Bird Names, version 2.7 (v.1)
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Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. Lesser prairie-chickens breed in relatively open areas (e.g., low visual obstruction and low horizontal cover) of grasslands where males congregate to perform a courtship dance. (v.1)
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Another of the twelve native grouse species has a special connection with the lesser prairie-chicken. (v.1)
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Leks are at the center of all other habitats. WINGSPAN. Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. Each checklist can be viewed with photos shared by the birding community, and also printed as PDF checklists for field use. 1-5 yrs. Lesser Prairie-Chicken: Medium, stocky grouse, brown overall with fine white bars. IOC World Bird Names, version 3.3 (v.1)
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Birdlife checklist version 08 (Oct 2015) (v.1)
The Lesser Prairie Chicken, Tympanuchus pallidicinctus, a species in the grouse family, is slightly smaller and paler than its near relative the Greater Prairie Chicken. IOC World Bird Names, version 3.5 (v.1)
Birdlife checklist version 07 (Jul 2014) (v.1)
The tours are managed and conducted by Prairie Tours & Guide Service, LLC. American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. 35th suppl.) Find high-quality stock photos that you won't find anywhere else. The sharp-tailed grouse (Mark Peck), the greater prairie-chicken (USFWS), and the lesser prairie-chicken (Laura Erickson). 1-2) (v.1)
16th suppl.) Zoonomen - Zoological Nomenclature Resource (v.1)
Clements 6th edition (version 6.5 incl. These grouse have strong vertical bars of dark brown and buff-white … Source: Wikipedia, Order: Galliformes
IOC World Bird Names, version 5.2 (v.1)
IOC World Bird Names, version 3.4 (v.1)
Conservation measures are underway to ensure the sustainability of existing small … These urges … Three of the twelve species are members of the genus Tympanuchus, or what are commonly called prairie grouse: the sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus), the greater prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus cupido), and the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus). Prairie Tours. 2000 revisions) (v.1)
February 2018 Recently the five range states, WAFWA, federal and state agencies and organizations working on lesser prairie-chicken conservation met in Edmond, Oklahoma, to share information on current chicken conservation efforts and identify new strategies for working together. (v.1)
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SPECIES Tympanuchus pallidicinctus Population size. 38th suppl.) Scheduling can be accommodated for professional tour groups … Attwater's prairie chicken measures 17–18 in (43-45.5 cm) and weighs roughly 1.5 to 2.0 lb (0.7 to 0.9 kg). American Ornithologists' Union 5th edition (1957) (v.1)
6th suppl.) American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. 53rd suppl.) 61st suppl.) eBird version 2019 (v.1)
Clements 6th edition (incl. Highlight taxa in a checklist (shown in red)
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20th suppl.) These include lekking or gobbling grounds, nesting and brood-rearing habitat, and fall/winter habitat. American Ornithologists' Union 1st edition (incl. Handbook of the Birds of the World (vol 1-16) (v.1)
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Regularly comes to agricultural … Tympanuchus pallidicinctus. Today @ 8pm CT / 7pm MT: Join Dr. Dave Naugle, Western Working Lands for Wildlife science advisor and the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance for a great, free webinar titled: Empowering our Collective Futures: Wildlife Conservation Through Sustainable Ranching. Clements, version 2019 (v.1)
To register to myAvibase click here. 2nd suppl.) 52nd suppl.) 28th suppl.) corrigenda 5) (v.1)
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Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (31/01/2015) (v.1)
The lesser prairie-chicken is a nationally identified target species of the Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) partnership, a collaborative approach to conserve habitat while keeping working lands working. Texas Parks and Wildlife … (v.1)
Prairie chickens are North American birds that live in the Midwest. American Ornithologists' Union 6th edition (1983) (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. Tympanuchus [cupido or pallidicinctus]
American Ornithologists' Union 6th edition (incl. Clements 4th edition (v.1)
Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. The greater sage-grouse is the largest of North America’s grouse. The Lesser prairie chicken a medium to large grouse, striped white and brown, slightly smaller and paler than its near relative the Greater prairie chicken. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. Conservation Concern: Red Watch List Species. You can read … Enter your login name or your email address and click on Send reminder to receive a reminder by email. U.S. Sens. IOC World Bird Names, version 6.3 (v.1)
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These birds are part of the Phasianidae family, along with pheasants, grouse, chickens, turkeys, and more. American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. (v.1)
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American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. 55th suppl.) Family Phasianidae. Lesser prairie-chickens require a complex of habitats, de- pending on the season. eBird version 2016 (v.1)
It’s about the size of a 20-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola. IOC World Bird Names, version 6.4 (v.1)
Birdlife checklist version 09.1 (Jun 2017) (v.1)
46th suppl.) It has a 28-in (70-cm) wingspan. 4th suppl.) Lesser Prairie-Chickens were once found throughout short- and mid-grass prairies in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico. Like its close relative, the larger, darker Greater Prairie-Chicken, male Lesser Prairie-Chickens … You must be logged in to view your sighting details. The Lesser Prairie Chicken, Missoula, Montana. The greater prairie chicken or pinnated grouse (Tympanuchus cupido), sometimes called a boomer, is a large bird in the grouse family. Clements 5th edition (as published) (v.1)
IOC World Bird Names, version 4.1 (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 6th edition (incl. Search from Lesser Prairie Chicken stock photos, pictures and royalty-free images from iStock. Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. corrigenda 3.1) (v.1)
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5th suppl.) 17th suppl.) corrigenda 7) (v.1)
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IOC World Bird Names, version 2.4 (v.1)
Jim Inhofe and James Lankford, both Oklahoma Republicans, penned a letter this month urging the Secretary of Interior to consider … 45th suppl.) 3rd suppl.) eBird version 1.50 (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. 2011 revisions) (v.1)
The Lesser Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) (“LPC”), is a member of the grouse family and can be found in multiple ecosystems across its five state range of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico.Once numbering in the hundreds of thousands across nearly one hundred million acres, as of 2018 (the last year annual aerial surveys were performed) … Birdlife checklist version 06.1 (Feb 2014) (v.1)
A member of the grouse family, the Lesser Prairie Chicken (LPC) is known for its elaborate mating dance performed in communal areas called leks within its preferred grassland habitat. 41st suppl.) Visit the Sage Grouse Initiative website to learn more. It is similar to the greater prairie chicken but is slightly smaller and paler in color.. About half of this species live in western Kansas.They are also found in Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. corrigenda 4) (v.1)
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It is a medium to large bird, striped white and brown, slightly smaller and paler than its near relative the greater prairie chicken. In a flashy mating ritual called lekking, the male chickens’ necks flair with inflating red air sacs to … Inhabitant of sagebrush country in eleven western states, the greater sage grouse is the focus of intensive conservation efforts. WEIGHT. American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. 13th suppl.) From 2016 to 2018, … corrigenda 2.1) (v.1)
Trinomial name; Tympanuchus cupido attwateri . Clements 5th edition (incl. (WLFW) family, LPCI uses science and partnerships at the local, state and federal levels to strategically implement win-win solutions and conserve work-ing landscapes. After mating, most females will nest within 3.2 km (2 miles) of the lek site. American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. Like its close relative, the larger, darker Greater Prairie-Chicken, male Lesser Prairie-Chickens … Clements 5th edition (incl. American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. 2004 revisions) (v.1)
Life Span. 36th suppl.) 22nd suppl.) corrigenda 1.2) (v.1)
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American Ornithologists' Union 7th edition (incl. Commission internationale pour les noms français des oiseaux (1993, révision 2009) (v.1)
Lek viewings are booked through the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center. Clements 6th edition (version 6.7 incl. This area is known as a lek. Howard and Moore 3rd edition (as published) (v.1)
Birdlife checklist version 01 (v.1)
eBird version 2015 (v.1)
IOC World Bird Names, version 6.1 (v.1)
American Ornithologists' Union 4th edition (incl. Bendire, 1893. Guesser prairie-chicken. 21st suppl.) (v.1)
Subspecies: T. c. attwateri. 2010 revisions) (v.1)
pallidicincta, Short link: https://avibase.ca/CFFD1491, Taxonomic Serial Number:
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Synonyms; Tympanuchus cupido pallidicinctus. IOC World Bird Names, version 2.3 (v.1)
Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. Family: Phasianidae: Genus: Tympanuchus: Species: T. cupido. Genus: Tympanuchus, Protonym: Cupidonia cupido var. IOC World Bird Names, version 2.0 (v.1)
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Clements 5th edition (incl. The lesser prairie-chicken is a nationally identified target species of the Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) partnership, a collaborative approach to conserve habitat while keeping working lands working. The lesser prairie-chicken, part of the grouse family, is about 15 inches tall. Description. Birdlife checklist version 00 (v.1)
49th suppl.) 19th suppl.) corrigenda 8) (v.1)
The Lesser Prairie Chicken ( Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) is a species in the grouse family. Howard and Moore 2nd edition (v.1)
Adults range from 15.0-16.1 in (38-41 cm) in length and 22.1-28.7 oz (628-813 g) in weight. The less fragmented the prairie habitat, the better it is for lesser prairie-chickens. This brown-barred, stocky species nests in shrubbery and grasses of the Texas panhandle, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado. 51st suppl.) Lesser Prairie-Chicken Partnership Meeting, Edmond, Oklahoma January 17-18. (v.1)
IOC World Bird Names, version 6.2 (v.1)
Groups from 4 to 14 are scheduled based on availability and group size. Clements 6th edition (v.1)
56th suppl.) IOC World Bird Names, version 1.7 (v.1)
IOC World Bird Names, version 4.2 (v.1)
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