Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse
Pterocles lichtensteinii
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 211.25 g | 7.45 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse: finely vermiculated sandy-brown; pale below with thin barring; square tail; Arabian-African desert species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes audible across open dry arid 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 lichtensteinii |
Distribution
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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