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Greater Prairie Chicken

Tympanuchus cupido

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Germany, Norway, and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Galliformes (อันดับไก่)

Species

Tympanuchus cupido (Greater Prairie Chicken)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ソウゲンライチョウ

Chinese 大草原榛雞

Spanish Gallo de las praderas grande

French Tétras des prairies

German Präriehuhn

Portuguese galo-das-pradarias-grande

Russian Большой степной тетерев

Similar Species in Tympanuchus

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Lesser Prairie-Chicken

Tympanuchus pallidicinctus

Vulnerable

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Sharp-tailed Grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Prairie Chicken?

The scientific name of Greater Prairie Chicken is Tympanuchus cupido. It belongs to the genus Tympanuchus.

What is the conservation status of Greater Prairie Chicken?

Greater Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greater Prairie Chicken live?

Greater Prairie Chicken is found in Distributed across Germany, Norway, and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Germany, Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does Greater Prairie Chicken belong to?

Greater Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) belongs to the genus Tympanuchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What kingdom does Greater Prairie Chicken belong to?

Greater Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Greater Prairie Chicken?

The closest relatives of Greater Prairie Chicken in the genus Tympanuchus include Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sharp-tailed Grouse.