Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
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Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus) — 30–35 cm. Sandy above; male with chestnut belly patch; slender pointed tail. Widespread in arid and semi-arid zones from West Africa to India; also the Middle East and Horn of Africa. Granivore; colonial drinker at waterholes. Male carries water in belly feathers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 211.5 g | 7.46 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse: males with chestnut belly; sandy above; black belly spot; narrow white stripe; pin-tipped tail; dimorphic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days.
Clutch Size
3
Sound
Song
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given from ground across open 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 exustus |
Distribution
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pteroclidae family