Common name: Heath Hen

Scientific name: Tympanuchus cupido (Linnaeus, 1758)

Class:

Aves (Birds)

Order:

Galliformes (Fowls and Gallinaceous Birds)

Family:

Phasianidae (Turkeys, Grouse, Pheasants, and Partridges)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Terrestrial:

Grassland/herbaceous, Cropland/hedgerow

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G4

Apparently Secure globally - Uncommon in the world but not rare; usually widespread, but may be rare in some parts of its range; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors.

State conservation status rank:

SX

Presumed Extirpated from New York - No existing locations known anywhere in New York despite intensive searches of historical locations and other appropriate habitat, and virtually no likelihood of rediscovery.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Not Listed

Not listed or protected by New York State.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

N: Do not track

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.102531/Tympanuchus_cupido/