Prairie Chicken - Booming is a photograph by Nikolyn McDonald which was uploaded on May 8th, 2017.
Prairie Chicken - Booming
The showy mating ritual of the greater prairie chicken, Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus, is fascinating to watch. It is sometimes called booming because... more
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Prairie Chicken - Booming
Artist
Nikolyn McDonald
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Photograph
Description
The showy mating ritual of the greater prairie chicken, Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus, is fascinating to watch. It is sometimes called "booming" because the males make a distinctive moaning sound when displaying. They face off; raise dark, elongated head feathers; expand bright orange sacs on their necks; and often jump into the air in their attempts to impress the females. The breeding period lasts about six to eight weeks, from late march through early May. The sounds and spectacle used to be quite common in the Midwest, but loss of habitat has seriously reduced their numbers. I took this photo at a lek on private land in southeastern Nebraska.
Featured: Wildlife; Poetic Poultry; Pure Nature Photography; 10 Plus; ABC Group - W is for Wings
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May 8th, 2017
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Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… ANY ADULT INSECT OR BIRD WITH WINGS! F/L
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Prairie Chicken - Booming composition, lighting, shading, beautiful color and artwork! F/L voted
Kathy M Krause
Sensational action capture Nikolyn! I love your composition, the details and colors! Congratulations on your sale!
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