Greater Prairie Chicken
The Greater Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) is an omnivorous bird.
- Scientific name
- Tympanuchus cupido
- Class
- Bird
- Family / order
- Phasianidae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 870 g
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
What does a Greater Prairie Chicken eat?
The greater prairie chicken is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
How big is a Greater Prairie Chicken?
The greater prairie chicken weighs around 870 g.
How long do Greater Prairie Chickens live?
In the wild, the greater prairie chicken can live up to about 5 years.
Is the greater prairie chicken endangered?
The greater prairie chicken is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.