About the Greater Prairie-Chicken
The Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) is a species of bird in the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 187 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grpchi when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tympanuchus cupido |
| Species Codes | grpchi, GRPC, GPCH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Prairie-Chicken belong to?
The Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Greater Prairie-Chicken?
The Greater Prairie-Chicken is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Greater Prairie-Chicken?
The Greater Prairie-Chicken is a member of the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Greater Prairie-Chicken sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Prairie-Chicken on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grpchi, or on iNaturalist.