What is another word for Genus Tympanuchus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs tˈɪmpɐnˌʌt͡ʃəs] (IPA) 
Genus Tympanuchus is a group of prairie grouse birds that are native to North America. These birds are also commonly known as prairie chickens. The genus Tympanuchus consists of two species, which are the greater prairie chicken and the lesser prairie chicken. The greater prairie chicken is the largest of the two species and can be found in the tallgrass prairies of central North America. The lesser prairie chicken, on the other hand, is smaller and can be found in the shortgrass prairies of the southern Great Plains. Other synonyms for Tympanuchus include prairie grouse, prairie fowl, and boomer. Regardless of the name, these are fascinating birds that play a vital role in the ecology of North American grasslands.
