Madagascar Sandgrouse
Pterocles personatus
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Madagascar Sandgrouse (Pterocles personatus) — 30–35 cm. Sandy-brown with pale spotting; male has chestnut and black facial mask; pointed tail. Endemic to Madagascar in arid and semi-arid western and southern habitats. Granivore. Unique among sandgrouse as the only species found solely on Madagascar.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44.6 cm | 17.6 in |
| Weight | 212.5 g | 7.50 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Madagascar Sandgrouse: orange-rufous head; sandy-spotted brown above; barred below; white belly; long square tail; Madagascar endemic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
3
Sound
Song
Loud, barking call with nasal resonance; distinctive notes echoing across Madagascar open arid terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Family | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Species | Pterocles personatus |
Distribution
Madagascar Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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