prairie chicken

collocation in English

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prairie
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈpreə.ri/us
/ˈprer.i/
a wide area of flat land without trees in Canada and the ...
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chicken
adjective[after verb]
uk
/ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/us
/ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/
not ...
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(Definition ofprairieandchickenfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They developed and initiated a management plan based on their observation that theprairiechickenrequired a checkerboard pattern of habitat.
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Birds of the area include the greaterprairiechicken.
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Hamerstrom was a prolific writer, publishing over 100 professional papers and 10 books on theprairiechicken, harriers, eagles, and other wildlife topics.
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The return of the greaterprairiechickenis one of the goals of the refuge.
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The greaterprairiechickenis currently experiencing low reproductive success.
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The lek is often closed due to the decline of theprairiechickenpopulation.
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For example, the empty space in the middle of bundles is large enough for wild animals like quails and prairie chickens to build nests.
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They can tolerate agricultural land mixed with prairie, but fewer prairie chickens are found in areas that are more agricultural.
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The pheasant eggs hatch first; this causes the prairie chickens to leave the nest thinking that the young have hatched.
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One problem facing prairie chickens is competition with the ring-necked pheasants.
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Wildlife such as geese, ducks, quail, prairie chickens, rabbits, pheasant and deer were abundant.
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Included were black footed ferrets, prairie chickens, and many more.
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Several uncommon prairie birds find refuge in the park, including greater prairie chickens, marbled godwits, and upland sandpipers.
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They are commonly referred to as prairie chickens.
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