• Subfamily Phasianinae- Partridges, Pheasants
• There are no flock members in this subfamily.
• Subfamily Tetraoninae- Grouse

Tympanuchus cupido attwateri- Attwater's Greater Prairie Chicken

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Range map for Attwater's Greater Prairie Chicken is not available.

The Greater Prairie chicken is a resident of open grasslands. Greater Prairie Chickens forage on the ground for seeds, grains and insects. In the spring, male Greater Prairie Chickens display to the females in a communal display area called a Lek. During the display the male inflates his golden neck sacks and makes a deep booming sound. The nest is a shallow bowl among tall grasses which is lined with leaves and feathers. The female lays 10-12 olive, brown spotted eggs. She will incubate and raise the chicks alone. There are three subspecies of Greater Prairie Chicken: Tympanuchus cupido cupido- Heath Hen is now extinct due to market hunting and habitat loss. Tympanuchus cupido attwateri- Attwater's Greater Prairie Chicken is endangered and captive breeding at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge is helping to save this subspecies form extinction. Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus- Greater Prairie Chicken is endangered in 15 states due to habitat loss. Learn how you can help this species.

• Subfamily Meleagridinae- Turkeys
• There are no flock members in this subfamily.
• Subfamily Numidinae-Guineafowl
• There are no flock members in this subfamily.

There are no flock members in this family.