About the Lesser Prairie-Chicken
The lesser prairie-chicken is a species in the grouse tribe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tympanuchus pallidicinctus |
| Species Codes | lepchi, LEPC, LPCH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Prairie-Chicken belong to?
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken?
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lesser Prairie-Chicken?
The lesser prairie-chicken is a species in the grouse tribe....
Where can I report a Lesser Prairie-Chicken sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Prairie-Chicken on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lepchi, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
282
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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