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Missouri

Beyond the Nest

Meet a few of Missouri's native bird species that call the Grand River Grasslands home!

Dickcissel nest at Dunn Ranch © Hilary Haley/TNC

Grassland birds are threatened by severe habitat loss. By restoring high-quality tallgrass prairie and working with neighbors to protect migratory corridors, the Conservancy and our partners are helping grassland birds make a comeback. Meet some of the species that depend on the Grand River Grasslands.

Features

Henslow's Sparrow at Dunn Ranch © Dave Bryan/Timeless Images Photography

Henslow's Sparrow

Henslow's Sparrow was named by John James Audobon for his good friend, John Stevens Henslow - minister, noted botanist, and teacher of Charles Darwin. Read more

Dickcissel © Bill Duncan

Dickcissel

Named for its distinctive call, the Dickcissel congregates in huge flocks of thousands before migrating to wintering grounds in South America. Read more

Prairie Chickens at Dunn Ranch © Dave Bryan/Timeless Images

Greater Prairie Chicken

The Greater Prairie Chicken is known for its unique mating call, known as booming, and the dramatic mating dance that accompanies the boom. Read more

Bobolink at Dunn Ranch © Dave Bryan/Timeless Images Photography

Bobolink

The Bobolink migrates over 5,000 miles every winter - at night! In North America, this bird is considered beneficial to agriculture, as its diet consists primarily of insects that harm crops. Read more