Greater Prairie-Chicken

Tympanuchus cupido

The greater prairie-chicken or pinnated grouse, sometimes called a boomer, is a large bird in the grouse family. 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.

Scientific name

Tympanuchus cupido

Family

Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies

IUCN status

NT