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.... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... A lesser prairie chicken perches on a branch in eastern New Mexico on rancher Mack Kizer’s property just southeast of Portales. The bird’s habitat is threatened by drought, overgrazing and energy development. (Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal) Copyright © 2021 Albuquerque Journal PORTALES – Lesser prairie chickens have a tough life. Energy development and severe drought have left the colorful grouse with few pockets of prairie in New Mexico. ...................... The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must decide by May 26 whether the bird should again be added to the endangered species list. A federal listing could mandate species protection practices from ranchers, farmers and energy companies in the bird’s five-state range.

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