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Description
Male Attwater's prairie chicken in the middle of his foot-stomping display

The Attwater's prairie chicken is one of the most endangered bird species in North America. Once found in coastal prairies in Louisiana and Texas, their range is now limited to two preserves and a private ranch in Texas. Fewer than 100 individuals are remain in the wild; less than 200 individuals are in captive breeding programs at several different facilities. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center contributes about 50% of the birds released into the wild each year.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Glen Rose, Texas, USA

March 23rd, 2011

Description
Male Attwater's prairie chicken in the middle of his foot-stomping display

The Attwater's prairie chicken is one of the most endangered bird species in North America. Once found in coastal prairies in Louisiana and Texas, their range is now limited to two preserves and a private ranch in Texas. Fewer than 100 individuals are remain in the wild; less than 200 individuals are in captive breeding programs at several different facilities. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center contributes about 50% of the birds released into the wild each year.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Glen Rose, Texas, USA

March 23rd, 2011