March 24th, PHAS Zoom members meeting on Lesser and Greater Prairie Chickens.

March 24th, PHAS Zoom members meeting on Lesser and Greater Prairie Chickens., 6:30 pm MT.

“Home on the Range: Breeding biology of prairie-chickens” (natural history) presented by Jackie Augustine

Dr. Jackie Augustine, Audubon of Kansas Executive Director, will discuss the biology of Greater and Lesser Prairie-Chickens, a species that she has been studying for over 20 years. These charismatic birds perform impressive displays to gain mating opportunities. Come hear about the rolling prairie, the antics of prairie-chickens, the challenges of studying these declining species, and the current threats to their habitat and protection.

Jackie Augustine has been studying the mating behaviors of Greater and Lesser Prairie-Chickens for nearly 25 years. She became Audubon of Kansas’ Executive Director in 2021 to be a stronger advocate for their conservation.

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On 2/25/26 the USFWS delisted the lesser prairie chicken pursuant to a court order. It subsequently started a status review to see if the lesser prairie chicken (northern and southern DPS) warranted listing. The comment deadline is March 30th. Go to our event calendar posting on that date to learn more.

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Join Zoom Meeting 6:30 pm MT on 3/24/26
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Go to our March 30th Calendar entry to learn about the delisting by the USFWS of the lesser prairie chicken on 2/25/26 and USFWS’s comment deadline 3/30/26,  on the new status review to see if the lesser prairie chicken warrants listing under the Endangered Species Act.