Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse
Pterocles lichtensteinii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterocles-lichtensteinii"></birdfyi-bird>The Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) is a bird species in the family Pteroclidae (sandgrouse), within the order Pterocliformes (sandgrouse). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35 cm and a weight of 211.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) — 22–25 cm. Small; heavily barred black-and-buff pattern; rounded tail; nocturnal drinker. Inhabits rocky desert and semi-arid scrub from North Africa through the Middle East to Pakistan and northwest India. Granivore; mostly crepuscular and nocturnal — unusual among sandgrouse.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 35,0 cm | 13.8 in |
| الوزن | 211,25 g | 7.45 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse: finely vermiculated sandy-brown; pale below with thin barring; square tail; Arabian-African desert species
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-3
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes audible across open dry arid terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| الفصيلة | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| الأنواع | Pterocles lichtensteinii |
Distribution
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pteroclidae family