Attwater's Prairie Chicken

Cultural Impact of the Birds


Line art of Attwater's Prairie Chicken

The Attwater’s Prairie Chicken is thought to have been the inspiration for many of the dances performed by Native American tribes from coastal Texas and Louisiana.



For Additional Information write to:

Wildlife Diversity Program
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
or send a message to: nature@tpwd.texas.gov