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greater prairie chicken

/ˈɡreɪtər ˈprɛri ˈtʃɪkɪn/

Traducción: Ave galliforme de tamaño considerable y cuerpo robusto, nativa de las praderas de Norteamérica, conocida por su llamada grave y resonante y por sus elaborados rituales de apareamiento en asambleas comunales o leks.

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/ˈɡreɪtər ˈprɛri ˈtʃɪkɪn/formal
  • esAve galliforme de tamaño considerable y cuerpo robusto, nativa de las praderas de Norteamérica, conocida por su llamada grave y resonante y por sus elaborados rituales de apareamiento en asambleas comunales o leks.

A large, stocky grouse species native to the prairies of North America, known for its distinctive booming call and elaborate courtship displays on communal breeding grounds called leks.

  1. Bird speciesC2formalamerican

    A large, stocky North American grouse species (Tympanuchus cupido) known for its distinctive booming display and inflated orange neck sacs during mating rituals.

    esGallina de las praderas mayor

    • The greater prairie chicken is famous for its elaborate courtship dance on the lek.
    • Conservation efforts have helped stabilize some populations of the greater prairie chicken.
    • Birdwatchers travel to the prairies to observe the greater prairie chicken's booming display.