Double-banded Sandgrouse
Pterocles bicinctus
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Double-banded Sandgrouse (Pterocles bicinctus) — 24–28 cm. Brown and buff; male with two bold black-and-white breast bands; fine barring above. Inhabits open dry woodland and savanna of southern Africa. Granivore; forms small flocks; drinks nocturnally at waterholes. Male belly-soaks for chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.1 cm | 13.4 in |
| Weight | 233.8 g | 8.25 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Double-banded Sandgrouse: two dark belly bands; sandy-brown above; dimorphic; males with black-white forehead; African species
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant cooing call; rich notes with gentle quality carrying across open African terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Family | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Species | Pterocles bicinctus |
Distribution
Double-banded Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Pteroclidae family