The Lesser Prairie Chicken is a medium-sized bird native to the grasslands of the southern Great Plains in the United States. It is known for its distinctive courtship displays, where males puff up their chests and make booming sounds to attract females. This species primarily inhabits areas with short and mixed grasslands, which provide essential food and nesting sites. These birds are part of the Tympanuchus genus and are closely related to the Greater Prairie Chicken. The Lesser Prairie Chicken has faced habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development, leading to its classification as a threatened species. Conservation efforts are underway to protect its remaining habitats and populations.