Tibetan Sandgrouse
Syrrhaptes tibetanus
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Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) — 44–50 cm. Pale sandy-grey plumage cryptically patterned; feathered feet and toes; long central tail feathers; small head. Inhabits open alpine steppe, high plateaus, and rocky desert above 3,500–5,500 m in Tibet, Nepal, and central Asia. Granivore; drinks from high-altitude streams. Flocks in winter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 49,8 cm | 19.6 in |
| الوزن | 347,0 g | 12.24 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Tibetan Sandgrouse: males with orange face; black collar; buff-brown above; gray underparts; pin-like outer tail; high altitude species
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-24 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-3
الصوت
الغناء
Melodic, rolling call with resonant quality; rich musical notes building in sequence across open terrain.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| الفصيلة | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Syrrhaptes |
| الأنواع | Syrrhaptes tibetanus |
Distribution
Tibetan Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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