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Prairie Chickens Sparring

Please click the following link to view 1 1/2 minutes of slow-motion video of prairie chickens.
http://vimeo.com/40956402

Please click the following link to view 6 1/2 minutes of real-time video of prairie chickens.
http://vimeo.com/41090705

Each spring, male prairie chickens gather together on lek to establish dominance in anticipation of breeding, usually in early April. Most of activity involves display and intimidation along with occasional pecking and clawing. Rarely are any birds injured.

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