Greater Prairie Chicken
The Greater Prairie Chicken is a large bird native to the grasslands of North America. It is known for its distinctive courtship displays, where males puff up their air sacs and produce booming sounds to attract females. These birds primarily feed on seeds, grasses, and insects found in their prairie habitat.
This species has a brownish plumage that helps it blend into the grasslands, providing camouflage from predators. The Greater Prairie Chicken has experienced population declines due to habitat loss and fragmentation, making conservation efforts essential for its survival in the wild.