Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
Pterocles gutturalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterocles-gutturalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) is a bird species in the family Pteroclidae (sandgrouse), within the order Pterocliformes (sandgrouse). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.7 cm and a weight of 342.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) — 28–32 cm. Sandy-buff; male with yellow throat bordered by black collar; slender tail. Found in open woodland, grassland, and farmland in East and southern Africa. Granivore; drinks at waterholes in flocks. Male carries water in belly feathers for chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 42,7 cm | 16.8 in |
| الوزن | 342,5 g | 12.08 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse: males with yellow throat; sandy-brown above; white belly; chestnut belly band; dimorphic; African species
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; powerful notes audible at distance across open terrain.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| الفصيلة | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| الأنواع | Pterocles gutturalis |
Distribution
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Pteroclidae family